Acne is a common problem that
plagues numerous teens and adults around the world. As a matter of fact, acne
is the most common skin disorder world-wide and 85% of people will experience
it at some point in their life. If you have a pimple (or two) popping up now
and then, don’t fret! We have everything you need to know about pimples and how
to treat them!
Different Types of Acne:
Whiteheads
Whiteheads are clogged pores that
are not inflamed and are located underneath the skin. Whiteheads remain closed
and often look like little white bumps that you can feel on your skin.
Blackheads
Blackheads are non-inflamed clogged
pores, very similar to whiteheads. Blackheads are on the surface of the skin
though and are exposed to air. The air oxidizes the oil from your body that is
present in the clogged pore and as a result turns black.
Papules
A papule is when a clogged pore like
a whitehead or a blackhead gets irritated and becomes inflamed. Once it gets
inflamed it becomes bigger and turns red, not to mention it also hurts. Papules
look like small red bumps (although some can be big) and are normally elevated
above the skin by a small amount.
Pustules
Pustules are pimples that are hard
and inflamed with a white or yellow centre. They are also full of pus. Although
they might be painful, and pimple popping is oh-so-fun, don’t pop pustules!
Nodules
Nodules are hard, inflamed, painful
pimples that are not filled with pus. They are much more severe that papules or
pustules. Because nodules are under the skin it can create scarring and take
longer to go away then regular pimples.
Cysts
Cysts are large, inflamed and filled
with pus. Cysts and Nodules can be created the same way as papules and pustules
only cysts and nodules happen when the pimple starts much deeper in the skin
and therefore becomes more severe. You shouldn’t try to squeeze any of these
pimples-especially cysts and nodules.
So how do I get rid of pimples?
There are many acne treatments out
there – some work better than others, depending on the severity and type of
acne you have! A good place to start is with a daily skincare routine. And
internal and external acne treatment method will treat acne the fastest and get
you the best results!
Wash your face morning and night
with a light cleanser to remove excess oil and dirt (look for something with a
low salicylic acid content). In addition to your topical regime, look for an
internal acne supplement to help regulate skin oil production.
There are natural acne supplements
(SkinB5 is a popular one) and prescription acne drugs (like Roaccutane).
Natural acne treatments are good because they are cheaper and generally don’t
have any side effects! However, if you chose to use a prescription drug for
acne, be sure to consult your doctor about its safety and possible side
effects.
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