Saturday, 18 June 2011

Acne!!! NIGHTMARE!!!

Everyone has experienced acne problems in their life. Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red growths. These growths are commonly called pimples or "zits." Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged. 


Its really irritating that most boyfriends find those inflamed red pimples to be some kind of symbol for their successfull love :x. They just dont understand our suffering caused due to those scary zits :( . And when these pimples grow larger, it just becomes more painful :(.


Acne causes redness around the skin erruption. And eventually creates dark spots even after the pimple has gone.Its always a nightmare to most teens. But acne problems can happen to anyone at any age. And it varies on different people depending on their skin type.


Now, here are some points that we should  NOT do: 

  • Try not to squeeze, scratch, or rub the pimples. To be honest, its always tempting to prick on these pimples. But attempting to do so might cause spreading of the infection and even scarring. And most of the scariest scars are caused due to pricking these pimples.
  • Avoid greasy creams and cosmetics. Do not wear too much make-up.

Oily skin and dandruff  invites in acne problems. So always keep your face and hair clean. Rinse your face regularly with cold water. This is very effective for people with oily skin. There are many facepacks available in  market today. Using facepacks is also good, as it gives good cleansing effect to your skin and prevents clogging of pores. But be sure to opt for the right facepack that is suitable for your skin. Avoid chemical facepacks and try to use the natural ones.


    Also make sure to take treatments for dandruff and keep your scalp neat and clean. Dandruff treatments are available in almost all beauty parlours. You can also do a simple Hot Oil treatment at home.

    Reduce consumption of  fried food (which are commonly oily), icecreams, chocolates etc. to only like once in a while, so that you wont miss eating those food. Include lots of water, fruits and salads in to your list.

    Moreover if your acne is severe, then it is best to consult a dermatologist as soon as possible. Stop trying out your own solutions and find the right treatment with the help of a doctor. Clindamicin Phosphate Gel USP is an oinment that a docter suggested me when i had acne. This is only a mild antibiotic for normal acne. Vulgar ones may need higher dosed medicines.

    I would like to suggest some basic easy tips one can try at home itself :
    • Make a paste using peeled cucumber along with the seeds inside it and apply on your face. Rinse after half an hour. This paste acts as a bleach and removes excess oil from your skin. It controls acne and lightens the dark spots and scars caused by the pimples.
    • Paste of ripen papaya also controls acne. Be sure to peel off its outer skin thickly.
    • Mixture of sandal powder and turmeric powder can also be applied for controlling acne. Be sure to rinse it off before drying. But be careful while using this, because turmeric could cause allergic reactions to some people. Red sandalwood is another alternative. make a paste of red sandalwood with honey (combination skin) , milk or oil(dry skin) ,lemon(oily skin).
    • Mixture of honey and lemon juice is helpful in removing dark spots.
    • A mixture of grinded curry leaf and turmeric powder is very effective in drying inflamed red pimples and removing the white pus inside. Another advantage is that it doesnt leave any spots or scars.
    • Paste of green gram powder and red sandalwood with water is another product i used during my acne days.
    Try to drink a glass of green tea every day morning. green tea is a bit bitter, but is rich in antioxidants, and helps in faster rejuvenation. I started drinking green tea when i got acne due to travel after marriage, and it has shown result ever since. Its been over 6 months now, and my face is completely healed from zits with no scars left behind. Another measure i took, was to invest in a good face wash. I wash my face using facewash every day, morning and night, before going to bed. Never, ever go to bed with makeup on your skin, be it any cream or powder or colour. It will clog the pores and result in acne. I don't use any night creams as such, but if i feel that my skin is dry, i just take a dab of light cream, rub it on my palm and tap on my face.

    There are many more methods and measures to avoid and get rid of acne, but this is what i did to say bye to acne. Most important of all, Dont Prick On Your Pimples to avoid scars. Scars made by pricking stays longer and is difficult to fade than the scars created naturally by the pimple. 

    Hoping, this post will be useful to few. Do have a speedy recovery :)




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