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Yap! Again Pimple Problem!

By : Sumona Das	Previous \| Next
Posted on : 20 Jan, 2006	Total Views : 1241

Pimple is a common problem faced by almost all teenagers. What is pimple and why do we get them. Pimple is actually caused because of hormone imbalance. Your skin breaks out because of a hormone called testosterone. Both men and women have testosterone in their systems. In fact, did you know that in order to make testosterone, boys bodies have to make female hormones first? If you have pimple, you haven't got abnormal levels of testosterone. You've got skin that reacts abnormally to this hormone. You start producing testosterone around the time you start sprouting body hair. Testosterone tells glands in your skin, called sebaceous glands, to produce oily stuff called sebum. To add to the problem the inside of the tubes that hold each hair become gummy and get partially blocked - giving you blackheads. Put together if sebum blocks the tubes - you have big acne or you can say pimples. So go to your doctor to get your pimple treated. Here are a few tips that will help you know how to treat acne at home.

If you have red looking acne, don't touch it. If you squeeze now, all you'll do is force the contents deeper into the skin that will make matters worst. And all you'll end up with is redder, angrier acne than you had before. Don't do it.

If you have a yellow custard top, go for it. These beauties can be squeezed but there's an art to it. Here's how. Wash your hands thoroughly to avoid trouble and infection. Put a tissue over your finger. Why? Because you want the contents of the spot on the tissue, not splattered all over the mirror. Using the side of your thumb and the end of your finger, very gently start to squeeze. Don't whatever you do, use your nails as this will damage your skin. Stop when you're applying a lot of pressure and nothing is happening and you see clear fluid, rather than yellowy stuff and the spot begins to bleed. When you've finished dab it with antiseptic. Once the custard bit is out, the spot will heal more quickly than an unsuited yellow top would, providing that you now leave it well alone. Now wash your hands again.

If acne is left untreated they may cause the whitehead and blackhead problem. Here the rule is if they're black, squeeze but if they're small, white raised lumps leave them alone. All that stuff about clean hands, tissues and stopping if nothing is happening or you see blood, apply here too.

Friends here are some tips for your ugly pimple treatment:

Don�t try to wash it away - Pimple isn't caused by dirt. In fact people with oily skin have cleaner skin than average because they wash it more often. But it's a fact that washing too much can make pimple worse because it makes the skin dry and sore. So, wash no more than twice a day, using mild soap and water. If you have patches of dry skin, don't worry about putting moisturizer on. It won't make your pimple worse. If you're still concerned, use an oil free moisturizer.

Make an appointment - If you have been using over the counter remedies for two months and there is no real improvement in your spots, this is the moment to go and make an appointment with your doctor. The thing you are most likely to be given by the doctor is a prescription for antibiotics. These will either be ointments or tablets you have to take every day. Whatever treatment your doctor recommends, follow the instructions carefully and keep using for at least two months. There should be a noticeable improvement by this time. Most treatments take time to work. At least two months. And some treatments, like antibiotics will work well but may have to be taken for months, or even years.

Watch what you put on your skin and hair - Some beauty products include pomades and defrizzing agents for hair that tend to cause an outcrop of blackheads along the hairline and some of the heavier cosmetics. Try a friend's first before you buy. By the way, the sun might dry up pimple but your skin is still vulnerable in the sun and needs protection.

Kissing - You can't catch pimple during kissing - go for it!

Few questions arise in your mind like - Does wearing make up cause acne? Do skin toner and moisturizer cure acne? Is it ok to do facial? Friends it is not necessary that wearing make up cause pimple. It is caused because of hormonal imbalance mostly during puberty. But you have to take special care while you apply make up and yes stop wearing make up if you have too many spots. Don't forget to clean the make up after you come home and make sure you cleanse your face properly each night. So for treating pimple you must consult your doctor and eat lots of healthy food and drink lots of water. That is the natural way to keep you face spot free. And one more thing you should be aware that facial should not be used to help 'treat' spots, as this can be quite dangerous if the beauty therapist is not trained. Sometimes a beauty therapist will also squeeze out any spots and blackheads that if it's not done properly, may cause a bigger problem than before.

Written By : Sumona Das

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