No one wants to have pimples all over his or her face. It not only irritates but it also makes the face look ugly. In fact, some people even go the extent of developing a low self-esteem because of pimples on their faces.
In a bid to get rid of pimples, some scrub their faces with a rough object while others use an unimaginable concoction of herbs and/or creams. But what causes pimples? Is it adolescence?
According to an online medical website www.medicalnewstoday.com, A pimple develops when sebaceous glands, or oil glands, become clogged and infected leading to swollen, red lesions filled with pus.
The bacteria that infest a pimple and cause the production of pus is called Acne vulgaris and Propionibacterium acnes. The clogging can be because of dead cells.
They happen not only during adolescence by at all age. However, it is common during adolescence because during that stage, hormone production changes making the sebaceous glands to become overactive.
Another thing that you need to know about pimples is that it affects not only the face but also shoulders, back, chest and even thighs and legs. They are part of acne. The site further says that humid, sweaty environments, clothes made of synthetic fibers, and use of oil skin products can make it worse.How can pimples be treated?
When you have pimples, you need to avoid humid, sweaty environments. You also need to maintain good skin moisture levels. Dietary speaking, you need to take a lot of nuts to prevent/reduce inflammation. Do not scrub the pimples. Avoid oily skin products and instead, go for dry skin products.