How To Get Rid Of Pimples Safely
Posted: Friday, February 22, 2008
by John Ward
http://www.acnereliefguide.com
What are pimples? Pimples, blackheads and whiteheads are all features of acne. Acne comes about when pores become choked. Pores are miniscule openings on the surface of the skin that lead to a tube called the follicle. The follicle contains an oil gland and a hair.
When the oil gland produces a bit much oil, the pores can get blocked, building up oil, dirt, makeup and bacteria and causing swelling, whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. When the inflamed follicle is deep within the surface of the skin, the acne could form big painful cysts called cystic acne. Clearly, this isn't a position that anyone would like to* have.
So how to get rid of pimples? Read on for more information. Acne most commonly happens on the face, back and shoulders, but can also appear on the torso, buttocks and arms and legs. Occasionally acne can appear on the genital area. Genital acne is caused the same way as the acne on the face, and can appear on the penis, scrotum, and labial folds.
When attempting to reduce the out breaks of acne, begin by washing the affected areas employing a non-detergent, oil and aroma free cleanser. For oily skin a cleanser containing benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid can also reduce the oils that cause pimples. When applying a cleansing agent always wash mildly in a circular motion and never scrub as scrubbing can irritate the skin and cause swelling around the pores producing more breakouts. Changing over to fragrance free soap and laundry detergent, wearing loose breathable clothing when sweating and washing or tying back long oily hair can also assist in eliminating breakouts of acne and get rid of the pimples.
There are some highly effective ways to reduce acne overnight--many people claim that daubing regular toothpaste over the pimples before bed can dry out the oil and reduce the swelling virtually making the pimple go away overnight. Some over-the-counter acne medicines that contain benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid work well in drying out and reducing the swelling and inflammation.
When the oil gland produces a bit much oil, the pores can get blocked, building up oil, dirt, makeup and bacteria and causing swelling, whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. When the inflamed follicle is deep within the surface of the skin, the acne could form big painful cysts called cystic acne. Clearly, this isn't a position that anyone would like to* have.
When attempting to reduce the out breaks of acne, begin by washing the affected areas employing a non-detergent, oil and aroma free cleanser. For oily skin a cleanser containing benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid can also reduce the oils that cause pimples. When applying a cleansing agent always wash mildly in a circular motion and never scrub as scrubbing can irritate the skin and cause swelling around the pores producing more breakouts. Changing over to fragrance free soap and laundry detergent, wearing loose breathable clothing when sweating and washing or tying back long oily hair can also assist in eliminating breakouts of acne and get rid of the pimples.
There are some highly effective ways to reduce acne overnight--many people claim that daubing regular toothpaste over the pimples before bed can dry out the oil and reduce the swelling virtually making the pimple go away overnight. Some over-the-counter acne medicines that contain benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid work well in drying out and reducing the swelling and inflammation.
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