Pimple is an inflamed spot on the surface of the skin ( usually on the face, back and chest) which is filled with pus ( a whitish- yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white cells and dead pyogenic bacteria)
Though pimple is not a critical condition,but it can make a person feel miserable due to their appearance.
CAUSES
The skin of a normal human being contains pores which allow the passage of sebum ( A thick oily substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin, that consists of fat, keratin and cellular debris) . When the outer layers of the skin sheds, the dead skin cells left behind may become 'glued' together by the sebum. As a result, it causes blockage in the pores where the sebum must pass. Therefore the sebum that will be produced afterwards builds up behind the blockage. The sebum also shelter various bacteria which causes infections.
MEDICATIONS
Buy gels and creams which contains benzoyl peroxide and other antibacterial creams.
Recently, Nicotinamide which is vitamin B3 has been proven to be more effective in the treament of pimples. It has no side effect and has the merit of reducing skin hyperpigmentation which result in pimple scars.
NATURAL TREATMENTS
1. LEMON APPLICATION
Dip a clean swab of cotton into a fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimple overnight. In the morning, wash your body with a lukewarm. Repeat the process for sometime. However, persons with sensitive skin must be very careful with this process.
2. STEAM METHOD
Fill a container with hot water and allow the steam to get in contact with your face for a peroid of time. Rinse your face with lukewarm water after the steaming,
This will open up your pores and get rid of oil, dirt and bacteria trapped in the pores, that can cause infections.
3. ICE APPLICATION
Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and hold it on the affected skin area for a few seconds. Wait a few minutes and repeat the process. This helps in improving blood circulation to the affected area, and in tightening the skin pores and removing dirt and oil accumulated on the skin.
4.GARLIC APPLICATION METHOD
Cut a fresh garlic clove into two pieces.
Rub the garlic on the pimples and leave it for five minutes before washing the skin with lukewarm water.
The sulfur found in garlic promotes fast healing of pimples.
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