Pimples on Face

Pimples are usually seen on face, neck, back, shoulders and chest. Acne is a skin condition wherein the skin shows up different types of bumps like whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts. As face is the most exposed part of the body, pimples on face are very common.

The rise in hormones during puberty stimulates the secretion of sebum from the sebaceous or oil glands of the skin. These glands enlarge and release more sebum, in which bacteria can easily grow. The sebum forms a plug at the hair follicle openings or pores of the skin. The chemicals produced by the bacteria stimulate inflammation and are responsible for braking the wall of the follicle. The dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria together cause redness, swelling, and pus - known as pimples. Sometimes, they are painful. Pimples on the face can force you hide your face due to its ugly appearance. Home remedies can help you avoid more pimples but in many cases, lifestyle changes (avoiding late night dinners, processed foods, high fat foods, and including antioxidant rich foods, high fiber foods in diet, increasing the intake of healthy liquids, avoiding alcohol, quitting smoking, etc.) are expected to prevent the growth of pimples.

Face Pimples

Causes

• Oily hair
• Dandruff
• Hormonal changes
• Skin infections
• Use of oily or wrong cosmetics
• Excessive use of cosmetics
• Use of wrong soaps, shampoos, shaving creams, etc.
• Some medications like birth control pills
• Genetic factors
• Unhealthy diet
• Consuming higher amount of fatty, oily, spicy or fried foods.
• Excessive use of processed food
• Vitamin and nutrients deficiency
• Excessive smoking
• Obesity, lack of physical exercise
• Alcohol abuse
• Drug abuse
• Irregular meals, late nights
• Insufficient sleep
• Menstruation problems
• Pregnancy
• Unhealthy digestive system
• Higher level of stress
• Shaving and waxing
• Poor hygiene
• Accumulation of dust, dirt and bacteria

It is easy to understand that hard or red pimples are common for teenagers as they experience several changes in hormone levels, at the outset of puberty. For the same reason, women may suffer from pimples during pregnancy. Teenagers and pregnant women are under stress and this results in pimples. Most women are worried due to pimples on face during or before periods. Hormonal changes or hormonal imbalance during menstruation can cause pimples. If the hair is not allowed to grow well out of its follicle, hair under-growth is observed which clogs the pore. This is why many men have pimples on face after shaving. Itchy pimples on the face are irritating but you should leave them as they are. Do not try to prick them. They generally do not need medical intervention but if you feel the need, you may consult a dermatologist.

Treatment
Pimples usually subside on their own but still, there is no harm in applying herbal pastes or using some traditional ways to get rid of pimples fast.

• Use of sandalwood paste for pimples has been always found beneficial.
• If you apply garlic paste on pimples and wash it with cold water after 20 minutes, pimples will disappear fast. You may apply the paste twice daily.
• Apply a paste of gram flour and yogurt to the pimples and wash it after 10 minutes. Add some drops of honey to the paste for better results.
• Oatmeal mask, orange peel powder, herbs like basil, neem, mint leaves are effective in treating pimples.
• A high fiber diet can maintain your digestive health. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains in your diet. Drink plenty of water and other healthy liquids like milkshakes, vegetable juices, etc.

Try to maintain high level of physical hygiene and always follow a balanced diet which can provide you with all the essential nutrients. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics for pimples but getting rid of pimples naturally is always better.