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Acne (Pimples)

Learn more about Acne

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Common facts about Acne:

Acne appears as white or red bumps and are painful to touch.

White-heads are formed due to trapped oil and debris within the hair follicles of the skin.

If white-heads are formed in the deeper layers, a soft, fluctuant mass called a cyst appears.

Black-heads are open and dark in color. This is due to melanin pigment and not dirt.

The plugged wall of the follicle ruptures on to the skin surface, and can get infected by bacteria and form pimples or "zits".

Small red bumps are called papules. Larger red bumps are called nodules.

A pustule is a whitish yellow squeezable spot due to the accumulation of pus inside. After the lesions heal, they leave behind scars that form permanent marks on the skin.   
 
Home remedy for prevention of pimples:

The tendency to develop acne is inherited. Although acne cannot be prevented, careful   cleanliness can help reduce the effects.

Clean the skin gently but thoroughly with soap and water to remove dirt or make-up.

Use a clean cloth to dry the face every day to prevent bacterial re-infection.

Use steam or warm, moist compresses to open up clogged pores.

Use topical astringents to remove excess oil.

Don't squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub lesions. These activities can increase skin damage.

Wash your hands before and after caring for skin lesions to reduce the chance of infection.

Identify and avoid anything that aggravates acne. This may include oily foods, lotions and make-up. Avoid greasy cosmetics or creams, which can aggravate acne.

Stress can add to the acne problem.

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Posted by:  woodie13  Posted on: 05/03/2012
I see this blog and would like to write some info that may be of help to anyone. My daughter is 11 Yrs old and has started to have Acne all over her face. Someone who had the same problem but cured it almost 95% suggested us this herbal remedy combination: Early morning empty stomach take one spoonful of combination of these three items 1] Turmeric root [ original not powder), you may have to make your own powder. 2)Ginger 3) Lemon. I have started this for my daughter but not empty stomach because she is still a kid and won't take before school. The results are coming slowly and surely. Try it, nothing is guaranteed though.



Posted by:  ennairam_23  Posted on: 02/03/2011
When you have acne in your face, it is better to not touch it. Touching it and squeezing the pus out can lead to infection. All you need is to have a good facial hygiene every night, use a facial cleanser that is suited to your skin type and if you can afford it, consult a dermatologist. Sometimes, you also need to watch over your diet because it can also affect the appearance of acne.



Posted by:  jamieHan  Posted on: 10/27/2010
I've also had severe acne, and it's really annoying to look. Washing or keeping your face clean is also important, just don't overwash it because it'll dry up the skin, which isn't good.

I've used PuraSkin Acne Treatment for my acne, and luckily worked on me. It did a good job!



Posted by:  spotless(Guest)  Posted on: 09/27/2010
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Posted by:  golu_sharma(Guest)  Posted on: 09/12/2010
i m 17 years old and i have so many acne on my face and my back....ab aap batao mai isko kaise thik kar sakti hu??????



Posted by:  rachna  Posted on: 09/12/2009
i am 35 yrs and from the age of 14 i am getting acne .they have left scars on my face also. i have used fusiderm .clindac a but no permanent cure is there .what should i do


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/17/2009
hey its a simple problem ...go into your wash room put your face in the bowl and flush your face



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 11/16/2009
Dude... there's no simple problem... and washing your face doesn't work. Try laser.



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 08/03/2010
this is not a seviour problem..it is only due to some infections..like dust etc..
and the preventions is..patient should be washed the face every day in wich 6to7 times..only cool water



Posted by:  drverma  Posted on: 02/13/2010
being a homeopath i have special medicated formulas which can cure the disease within 45 days..



Posted by:  purity12lover  Posted on: 10/12/2010
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Posted by:  DrRekhas  Posted on: 02/16/2011
acne scars can b corrected by laser-CO2/palomar,or by dermaroller treatment. cn contact me for d same.




Posted by:  DineshBabu  Posted on: 09/11/2009
whats the way to reduce it?my face is oily too..i don't no how to control pimples n oil on my face...some times i felt very pain when pimples came...please tel me some tips to redue it n handle my face smooth n good..



Posted by:  nya009  Posted on: 09/03/2009
hi i am 24 from tonga..when i grew up,i had a very smooth skin but by the age of 15 i started to have pimples on my face. It become more worse,because i squeeze them and it produces more and more pimples. Now i had lots of holes on my face..
Please help me,to get my smooth skin again and to make my face fairer? what is your comment?



Posted by:  dreeman  Posted on: 08/05/2009
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Posted by:  shailesh187(Guest)  Posted on: 02/01/2009
hello sir/mam,

i am 27 yrs from mumbai.. constantly travelling and have oily skin... whenevr i get pimples it usually stays for long but when it disappears it leaves behing a hole in skin which is affecting my facial quality. the holes never heal and my skin is full of holes..

pls suggets something that would help me in future to safeguard myself and can the present holes be filled up and make my skin smooth ?


Posted by:  smakaleem  Posted on: 06/22/2009
use stillman frinkle cream, zinc and fair and lovely




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