Category: Home Remedies for Pimples

Pimples, Confidence Killers: Pimples are nightmares in every body’s life. No one likes having pimples or their cheap spots on the skin. When sebum and dead skin cells clog your hair follicles, it causes skin infection. Face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders are most affected by the pimples. Teenagers are more prone to acne due to hormonal changes, however, it affects people of all ages. Whiteheads and blackheads are usual concerns when you suffer from pimples.

Causes: Mainly 4 factors can cause pimple or acne. Excess oil production is the most prominent cause. Hyperactive sebum glands produce excess sebum and coagulation occurs resulting in pimples. Dead skin cells and sebum together clog open pores or hair follicles. Bacteria on the skin is also a leading cause of pimples. If there is an unnecessary activity by androgens, one will suffer from pimples. Home remedies for pimples include antioxidant and vitamin-rich ingredients to fight these causes.

Symptoms: Symptoms of pimples vary as per the severity of the condition. These may include whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, nodules (large, solid, painful lumps under the skin surface), cystic lesions (painful, pus-filled lump under the skin surface), and small red, tender bumps (papules).

Treatment: Pimples can be treated even without visiting a doctor, a visit to a dermatologist is recommended if acne is severe. There are many products available like facewashes and creams that can treat pimples. People prefer to use home remedies for pimples as they are safe and cause no allergic reactions. Dermatologists also check hormone levels to detect imbalance and then suggest treatments.