Pimples are a girls’ nightmare! Just imagine the horror, when a big pimple shows up un-invited on your nose, the very same day of your best friend’s wedding or worse, on your own wedding day!
In this situation, the very first instinct is to prick the pimple. But it is best not to follow that instinct as breaking the pimple will make it even more worse. Squeezing the acne results in injuring the sebaceous follicle, harms the surrounding skin tissues, spreads the bacteria to the other skin areas and the pimple leaves a permanent scar.
The ideal way to treat an acne and pimple is to follow a strict skin care routine. Washing your face, as and when required with the help of an appropriate cleanser for your skin type is essential. Markets are filled with special formulated acne cleansers, astringents, exfoliators and creams. Look for benzyl peroxide, salicylic acid, glycolic acid and glycerin on the label as they have the ability to reach and clean the deepest pore of the skin and dry out the acne.
It is hard to determine which product is best for your skin until you try it. Therefore do not shy away from trying new products until you find the right one. Stop immediately if certain cleansers and moisturizers cause irritation and extreme dryness.
If over the counter medicines are not helping then visiting a dermatologist is highly recommended. Recurring pimples and acne could be a result of an underlying health problem which only a doctor can determine. There are various oral medicines along with medicated cleanser, toner and moisturizer that will help you to tackle with pimples and acne.
Pimples are often caused by hormonal changes in the body, wrong eating habits and excessive use of cosmetics. So besides using skin care products and oral medicines, alteration in one’s lifestyle is also needed.
