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Causes Of Acne
Best 10 Tips to Reduce Pimples
Acne Overview
Acne is a red, irritating skin rash that is almost universal among individuals going through puberty in industrialized societies. It can, however, occur at all ages. Typical acne affects the skin of the face, chest, and back and rarely the neck and upper arms of teenagers and young adults.
Because acne typically occurs during a time of dramatic physical and psychological changes associated with the development of one's body image, it can exacerbate social withdrawal and even depression. Left untreated, severe acne can lead to disfiguring scarring which can be difficult to treat.
- Several myths exist about acne.
- Acne is not a result of uncleanliness or infrequent washing. In other words, acne does not result from too much dirt on the skin or in the pores. Too much scrubbing may actually make acne worse.
- Acne is not caused by eating "fast" foods, chocolate or high-fat foods
As a teenager, acne often prevents to see life in pink. But what are the causes of this skin disease that affects nearly 80% of youth at the time of the first stirrings of love? A review of the three main culprits.
Acne is a disease affecting the hair follicle, the root of our hair. At its base are the sebaceous glands responsible for the production of sebum, fat preventing skin dryness. But during puberty, this well-oiled machine grinds to a halt!
Acne in three steps
The appearance of a button at the follicle is due to the conjunction of three events:
- Excessive secretion of sebum in the follicle;
- Obstruction of the follicle (for reasons as yet unknown);
- Bacterial growth inside the follicle.
During puberty, the production of male sex hormones (androgens) causes excessive sebum in the sebaceous glands. The excess sebum flows on the surface of the skin becomes oilier. But the channel and can fill up the pore mouth, is the appearance of blackhead or comedo or white microcyst.
Causes Of Acne
Thereafter, the development of inflammation within the follicles and infection of them by a bacterium, Propionibacterium acnes, resulting in buttons (papules, pustules and nodules).
Oily Skin and Acne
oily skin is also causes of acne and pimples
People with oily skin are more prone to acne than any other type of skin. Oil glands are more commonly known as sebaceous glands. In medical terms, the oil, which is secreted by the sebaceous glands, is known as sebum. These glands secrete oil in the face, neck, chest and others parts of the body. But the nose is the region which is largely affected as lots of oil is secreted and accumulated here. The pores in this area are larger and the oil then flows to most part of the face. The amount of oil that is produced depends upon individual to individual.
During teenage years, due to increase in the level of sex hormones known as androgens, the sebaceous glands produce more oil because these androgens increase and activate the sebaceous glands. The extra sebum that is produced is the main cause of inflammation and acne. Even though sebum causes acne and inflammation, when your glands and your whole system is working properly it helps in performing an important part in maintaining and acting as a lubricant for the skin. People with oily skin should take measures to keep the pores from getting blocked and forming acne.
Best 10 Tips to Reduce Pimples
Pimples are the small monsters that have been creating havoc in the lives of many people since long. They are skin lesions or inflammations of the skin that are commonly caused by clogged or infected pores. The clogging is due to a type of oil called sebum that lubricates skin and hair. Pimples also develop when the blackheads or whiteheads get infected. Hormonal overdrives are also a prime cause of pimples. These monsters can’t be eradicated completely, but their breakouts can be prevented. Here are some important tips to help you avoid and clear them up as fast as possible.
1. Washing the face 2-3 times a day is beneficial. Orange peel powder, made by powdering dry orange peels can be used for washing the face in place of soap. It is refreshing and smells good too.
2. Rubbing fresh garlic on and around pimples can make them disappear without leaving marks behind. This has great effects with regular applications.
3. Oil massages increase the blood flow in veins and exhaust dirt and sweat from the body. These are found to be beneficial in the treatment of pimples.
4. Application of a paste made by mixing 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder on the pimples can be extremely beneficial. The paste should be applied before sleeping and washed with warm water the next morning. The treatment, when repeated for two weeks, will make the pimples disappear forever.
5. Applying fresh mint juice over the face every night can be very effective in the treatment of pimples.
6. Lime juice and rose water mixed in equal proportions can be applied over the infected area and washed off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water. This can have astonishing effects.
7. Although it sounds a little absurd, toothpaste is a proven method to treat pimples from appearing. You can apply it over the affected area overnight and get up with a considerably smaller and more dried up pimple.
8. Wearing oil-free makeup reduces the tendency to cause pore buildup and thereby reduces the emergence of pimples.
9. Baby powder can be used to dry out pimples and even get rid of them.
10. One of the most common advices in connection with the reduction of pimples is overcoming the tendency to touch, squeeze, pinch or prick the pimples. Keeping the hands off pimples can be useful in preventing further infection and scarring.
