Pimples: your guide to treat at home;pimples on face treatment

Pimples are also referred as zits or spots.

In simple words, the sebaceous glands(oil glands) gets infected with bacteria and later filled with pus.

Root cause?

*The sebaceous glands are present inside the pores.Our skin continuously keeps on shredding as a process that dead cells are removed.
Sometimes,these dead cells are left behind and block the pores.The blockage is aided by bacteria and pus forms.

*Cleansing with harsh products take the oil away making more chances to acne.

*Studies have shown that Depression leads to play a vital role in causing pimples.

Types:

1.Whiteheads: occur under the skin.
2.Blackheads: visible on the surface of the skin.
3.Papules: pink round,solid bumps occurring on the skin.
4.Pustules: the round pimples full of pus with red base.
5.Cysts: they are filled with pus and painful.


Treatments:

1.Ice
Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and repeat it after 20 to 30 seconds.

2.Apply tea tree oil OR honey.

3.Dry the lemon juice overnight and apply it on your skin the next day.

4.Dry the white toothpaste overnight and apply it on your skin the next day.

Some safety measures:

*Consume more fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.Drinking plenty of water helps remove

*Do not try to pop or burst the pimple.It intensifies the blockage and worsens the swelling.It increases the chances to get a scar as well.

*If your pimples are on your skin covered by clothes, wear loose clothes such that passage of air is possible with ease.

*It is necessary that all make up should be wiped off cleanly before going to sleep.

*OTC products(lotion),applied after washing your skin having acne, are found to contain these as key ingredient:
-Benzoyl peroxide
-Resorcinol
-Azelaic Acid
-Retin-A
-Salicyclic acid

*Wash your face regularly. Do not scrub the skin vigorously.Keep your hair clean as well to lessen the formation of sebum that helps in pimples.

*Do not take stress as the hormonal levels are affected by it.

*Sun emits UV rays harmful for bare skin. Extreme heat from the sun irritates the pimple and enhances the production of sebum.

*If you wear spectacles, clean them from time to time so the dirt does not get stuck in the pores and cause pimples on the surface of nose.

Some facts about acne: 

*They are mainly caused due to hormonal changes occurring in the body.

*Sample studies have found that pimples are found in adolescents as:
-91% boys and 79% girls in New Zealand.
-82% in Portugal.

*It is common between the teenagers.

*It peaks at the age of 17.

*Researchers from New York University found that people who consume high dairy diet and glycemic index (white rice,pretzels,peas,carrots,peanuts,skim milk,spaghetti,white baked potatoes,crackers,sugar-sweetened beverages,bananas,corn on the cob,raisins,oatmeal) tend to have acne or pimples.

*It is suggested by the researchers to undergo MNT "(medical nutrition therapy) to help in the treatment of acne.

Lead Researcher,Robert Modlin said:
   "Acne effects millions of peopleyet we have few treatments that are safe and effective."


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