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Pimple Types and How to Treat Them. Blackheads: Not Inflamed Blackheads are non-inflamed blemishes. Non-Inflamed Acne Blemishes.
Pimples: Red or White Head There are actually many different types of pimples crazy, right? How Pimples Develop. How Blackheads Develop. When sebum and dead skin cells clump together, they form a plug in the follicle. Bacteria in the plug causes inflammation, leading to red pimples in acne. Dermatologists typically prescribe a topical retinoid for your acne, such as topical tretinoin or adapalene.
Learn more about the benefits of retinoids for skin. Any other prescriptions or recommendations may depend on the type of acne being treated. Sometimes, over-the-counter OTC medications are recommended as well. In addition to topical retinoids , prescription topical medications commonly used to treat acne include:.
Your dermatologist might also recommend therapy in combination with medication or on its own. Therapies for acne include:. The presentation may differ on the severity of involvement. Acne is a disease of the skin, occurs when pores of the follicle on the skin become clogged with dead skin cells, oil, or bacteria.
Increased oils sebum produced by the sebaceous glands, skin cells keratin , and hair follicles together form a plug, clogging the skin pores, resulting in a non-inflammatory type of acne whiteheads and blackheads. These clogged pores provide favorable conditions for propionibacterium acne to grow and get trapped underneath the skin leading to infection and inflammation. The most common cause for increased secretion of sebum is hormonal changes, as seen in puberty, during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, hormone therapy, and stress.
Other few causes influencing the sebum secretion are genetics, intake of certain medicines such as corticosteroid, exposure to harmful chemicals, high levels of humidity and sweating, greasy cosmetics, consumption of oily, spicy and carbohydrate-rich diet. Blackheads appear as a tiny, dark bump on the skin as clogged hair follicle; the debris inside the follicle gets oxidized.
Whiteheads appear as white or skin-colored bumps; because the follicle is completely plugged and are not exposed to the air. Avoid harsh scrubbing of the face. If you have mild acne , speak to a pharmacist about medicines to treat it. If these do not control your acne, or it's making you feel very unhappy, see a GP. You should see a GP if you have moderate or severe acne or you develop nodules or cysts, as they need to be treated properly to avoid scarring.
Try to resist the temptation to pick or squeeze the spots, as this can lead to permanent scarring. Treatments can take up to 3 months to work, so do not expect results overnight. Once they do start to work, the results are usually good.
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