Pimples and Blackheads

Are lesions that appear on face, neck, back and shoulders, mainly due to large amounts of fat or tallow produced by the body, which clogs the pores of the skin? Additionally, the bacterium acnes Propone-bacterium that naturally stays in the body participates in the formation of these conditions when they are clogged pores. The mud is characterized by inflammation and contains pus inside, whereas the shins accumulate fat, waste elements of the skin and is commonly known as blackheads. Such lesions are signs of acne set, whose appearance is not related to the consumption of chocolates, fats or meats.

Causes
During puberty, increases the influence of male hormones called androgens (also present in women), which determines that there is increased secretion of sebum and that raises the amount of grease that lubricates the skin. Part of this substance can not break free and clog pores.
Presence of bacteria Propone-bacterium acnes that infect clogged pores with grease.
The amount of sebum produced by the body is determined by hereditary factors.
During the days leading up to menstruation and pregnancy can occur more easily, because in these stages increases the production of hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands.

Symptoms
Because sebum secretion is excessive, the skin may feel greasy.
Breakouts filled with pus (pimples). At first, they appear as red bumps and hard to the touch, and then turn yellow.
Usually appear on face, neck, back and shoulders.
Bulky appearance of black spots (pimples).
Sometimes painful.

Diagnosis
The doctor checks the skin and determines if it is pimples and blackheads, or injuries caused by cosmetics, lotions or creams.
If mud spread to large areas, the skin becomes red and inflamed, and there are pus-filled cysts that rupture to leave scars, it is very likely to be problem "deep acne," which is characterized by excessive inflammation and leave visible scars.

Prevention
Cleaning is very important because it prevents the pores continue to obstruct. Should therefore be removed with soap and water any product that has been applied during the day, such as creams, cosmetics, sunscreens and lotions.
The use of some creams and gels counter indicated to treat this condition.
There are also products that reduce the amount of fat in the skin such as soaps and lotions, astringents.
Avoid using cosmetics that contain oil because they favor the development and promote the formation of pimples and blackheads.
The use of exfoliating creams can prevent the appearance of pimples and blackheads as it cleans the skin deeply eliminating dead cells, blackheads and fat. If you already have pimples should not be used because the injured.
Masks made of clay and some fruit such as strawberry and orange (combined with yogurt, egg and oats) help prevent and treat pimples and blackheads.

Treatment
They should not squeeze pimples or blackheads, as this increases the inflammation and the risk that injury could become infected and cause scarring.
Damaged skin should be washed twice a day with acne soap or neutral.
The use of creams, gels, ointments and soaps that fight acne available without prescription.
If after two or three months are not obtained satisfactory results, you should consult a dermatologist to indicate more aggressive treatment as it may be a problem of "deep acne."

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