Acne and Tips on What Can Help
First of all, what actually is acne? It isn’t only for the
young it can happen even to middle aged adults. It’s is a
process that begins when your oil glands in your skin become
clogged.
These glands produce oil to help keep your skin healthy and
to protect the skin from bacteria, dirt and becoming too
dry. But sometimes they produce too much oil and the extra
oil starts collecting under your skin surface which is the
start of a pimple.
This usually forms a hard plug when the oil mixes with dead
skin cells. When this plug stays under your skins surface
it becomes what is known as a whitehead. If it becomes
bigger and comes up to the surface of the skin it is known
as a blackhead. The blackheads are dark because of a buildup
of melanin which is a pigment in the skin that is
responsible for the color of your skin and when you get
suntanned.
Girls usually begin getting acne at about 11 years old and
boys at about 13. This is the age when the body begins
making large amounts of androgen which is a hormone.
Because of this hormone overproduction it usually causes the
pimples to form.
Most people get noninflammatory kind of acne. It usually
only causes a few pimples every once and a while. Nothing
very serious. But some people get inflammatory acne. This
is a more severe form that has many outbreaks that can occur
all over the neck, face, back, groin and chest. These
pimples are actually small cysts filled with pus that may
cause scarring. This kind is usually hereditary.
Stress and anxiety can trigger acne and sometimes chemicals
in makeup and shampoos can bring on pimples. Science hasn’t
been able to show that foods we eat are a cause but some
people seem to do better if they don’t eat too much
chocolate or greasy foods.
Some things to do to help get rid of the pimples from acne.
Wash your face gently with mild soap. Your skin needs to
breathe so don’t use makeup or if you do use very little.
Try not to pick your pimples which may lead to scarring.
Drink at least eight glasses of filtered water every day and
stay away from soda and sugared drinks. Eat fruits and
vegetables and get a good amount of exercise each day.
You may even want to learn to meditate or listen to quiet
soothing music to keep the stress out of your life. Doing
the things listed above may help you to get rid of the acne
and make your life a lot happier.
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