Pimple

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A acne , zit or spot is a kind of blackhead and one of the many results of excess oil trapped in the pores. Some varieties are pustules or papules. Acne can be treated with a variety of acne medications prescribed by a doctor or purchased at a pharmacy with various treatments.

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Cause

Inside the pores are sebaceous glands that produce sebum. When the outermost layer of skin (as it happens continuously), the dead skin cells that are left can become "glued" by sebum. This causes clogging in the pores, especially when the skin becomes thicker at puberty. The sebaceous glands produce more sebum formed behind the blockage, and this sebum allows bacteria to grow, including the species Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes, which causes inflammation and infection.

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Treatment

Over-the-counter drugs

Common drugs free for acne are benzoyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid and antibacterial agents such as triclosan. Both drugs can be found in many creams and gels used to treat acne (acne vulgaris) through topical applications. Both drugs help peel the skin more easily, which helps remove bacteria faster. Before applying it, the patient should wash her face with warm and dry water. Cleaners can also be used for that purpose. Acne rosacea is not caused by a bacterial infection. Usually treated with tretinoin. Regimens keep the affected skin area cleaner plus the usual application of these topical medicines is usually enough to control the acne, if not at bay at all. The most common product is a topical treatment of benzoyl peroxide, which has minimal risk regardless of mild skin irritation that may appear as a mild allergy. Recently, nicotinamide (vitamin B ₃), topically applied, has been shown to be more effective in the treatment of acne than antibiotics such as clindamycin. Nicotinamide is not an antibiotic and has no side effects that are usually associated with antibiotics. It has the added advantage of reducing skin hyperpigmentation that results in acne scars.

Prescription drugs

Severe acne usually indicates the need for prescription medication to treat acne. Prescription drugs used to treat acne and acne include isotretinoin, which is a retinoid. Historically, antibiotics such as tetracycline and erythromycin are prescribed. Although they are more effective than the topical application of benzoyl peroxide, the bacteria eventually become resistant to antibiotics and the treatments become less effective. Also, antibiotics have more side effects than topical applications, such as abdominal cramps and severe dental changes. Common antibiotics prescribed by a dermatologist include doxycycline and minocycline. For more severe cases of acne dermatologists may recommend accutane, the most potent retinoid of acne treatment. However, accutane can cause various side effects including vomiting, diarrhea, and birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

Hygiene

Practicing good hygiene, including regular washing of the skin area with neutral cleansers, can reduce the number of dead skin cells and other external contaminants on the skin that can contribute to the development of acne. However, it is not always possible to completely prevent acne, even with good hygiene practices because a number of externalities such as hormones and genetics are playing.

Acne-popping

Acne-popping, or zit-popping, is the act of bursting or popping pimples with one's finger. Acne-popping can lead to the introduction of bacteria into acne, infection, the creation of more acne, and permanent scarring. Thus, popping is usually no longer used by dermatologists and beauticians and it is recommended to let acne pass through its life span.