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Acne and Pimples : Prevention and Treatments

   Pimples are tiny skin lesions or inflammations of the skin. They are
   commonly caused by clogged or infected pores. They may appear as
   deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) on the face, neck, chest, back and
   sometimes shoulders.

   Severe acne can affect many facets of a person's life, causing a great
   deal of embarrassment and stress. Some severe forms of acne like acne
   cysts may rupture and cause scars that can result in psychological
   effects on the sufferer. Having skin full of pimples and zits may
   significantly limit one's social life. Although acne is not considered
   to be a life threatening disorder, the psychological impact of acne
   can be quite profound as it affects the most visible parts of your
   body.

   If your acne condition is severe it can cause disfiguring and require
   years of treatment. In such cases seeking the help of a qualified
   dermatologist will be your best option.

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   Acne sebaceous gland follicles

What Causes Pimples & Acne

   Pimples usually develop after blackheads or whiteheads have become
   infected.

   There are oil glands on your chest, face and back numbering in the
   thousands. In fact, between the nose and cheek areas there are as many
   as two thousand oil glands every square inch. The function of these
   oil glands is to lubricate the skin by producing oil, or sebum. Oil
   that is produced in the glands flows through follicles or tiny ducts
   to the surface of the skin. It usually starts far beneath the surface
   of the skin. A blemish (or internal lump) begins about 2 to 3 weeks
   before it appears on your skin's surface. Acne first begins to form in
   your sebaceous hair follicles. You know this as "pores", the tiny
   holes on you skin. Deep within each hair follicle, sebaceous glands
   generate sebum, the oil that keeps your skin soft, moist and pliable.
   As part of your skin's renewal process the old cells die and are shed
   off. Normally, this cell shedding process happens gradually, and fresh
   new skin takes its place.

   But sloughing (the process where living tissue is separated from dead
   skin tissue) is not the same for everyone. Some people shed cells
   evenly while others don't. The result of uneven sloughing is that dead
   cells become sticky, clogging together to form a plug, similar to a
   cork in a bottle. This plug traps oil and bacteria inside the
   follicle.

   The trapped oil begins to form a lump as your skin continues its
   normal oil production. Your body's natural defense system then sends
   an army of white blood cells to attack the bacteria. The whole process
   takes around 2 to 3 weeks, resulting in a pimple.

   Many teenagers experience pimple outbreaks. It is at this time that
   the skin attempts to adjust to hormonal changes that occur during
   puberty. There is a tendency for most people when seeing a 'ripe'
   pimple try to pick or squeeze it. This will cause further damage to
   your skin as germs or bacterias from your finger tips can cause
   inflammation and scarring as a result. The risk of infection is also
   increased. Most times, when acne is ignored, it can leave visible
   scars on your skin.

Acne Treatment and Prevention

   There's a complete skin care management system called Acnezine that
   finds the source of your acne and not only heals the blemishes you
   have, but also treats future outbreaks that you don't even see yet. It
   eliminates spots, pimples, redness, blackheads and whiteheads safely
   and also works to cleanse the entire body.

   Once your acne improves or clears, you may need to continue your acne
   treatment regime to prevent new acne breakouts. In some cases, you
   might need to use a topical medication on acne-prone areas. You can
   also prevent new acne breakouts with simple self-care measures, such
   as washing your skin with a gentle cleanser and avoiding touching or
   picking at the problem areas.

   For pimples that are persistent, consult your dermatologist for an
   antibiotic solution to be applied to the surface of the skin or an
   oral antibiotic. Using antibiotics as acne treatment functions to
   suppress bacterial growth thereby reducing the recurrence of
   persistent acne.

   If you are considering an acne treatment, it's important to get sound
   information from a reputable source so you know what to expect.
   Healthy Skin Portal leads you into a range of skin care treatments
   with details on the top skin care clinics in your area.

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