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PIMPLES = ACNE
Many people still get confused whether acne and pimple are the same or they are different.
Pimples and acne are the same, just that acne is a more scientific word. Also, you would be surprised to know that there are different types of acne.
Difference Between Acne and Pimples
That’s the reason why you would come across treatments which might have worked well for your friend but it’s not working for you. That might be because your type of acne might be different
Whiteheads, blackheads papules pustules cysts and nodules are all types of acne.
WHITEHEADS:
Small blemishes with whitish “heads,” which result when the follicles get plugged with oil and dead skin cells.
BLACKHEADS:
They are classified as comedones. But unlike whiteheads, which are closed, blackheads are open.
PAPULES:
Here you will see the beginning of inflammation or redness .But there will be no pus. Relatively speaking, they’re small to medium in size.
PUSTULES:
Pustules are similar to papules, but they’ve got pus an are painful to touch
NODULES, CYSTS:
If you’ve got a face full of large, red, inflamed blemishes that seem to last for months, chances are you’ve got one type of severe acne: nodules, cysts.
This is most severe type of acne which if untreated can lead to permanent scars.
Now another myth is acne occurs only on your face. Well that’s wrong, they also occur on the body, including the back, shoulders, chest, upper arms and buttocks.
Acne is associated with your oil glands. We have maximum oil glands on the face, shoulders, the back and the buttocks, hence acne appear on these areas more.
So remember, acne & pimple is the same and that there are different types of acne which can occur on parts of your body apart from your face.
The Story of Blackheads
One fine day you see yourself in the mirror & see few tiny little blackheads on your nose.
No matter how hard you try to remove them or rub them, they stay rigid. So you think that maybe after I wash my face a few times, these black spots will disappear. But guess what, they don’t!!!
You might scrub or take steam which is going to do only one thing, it’s going to make them worse! So stop it. Instead of further taking any home remedy, you need to know and understand what these black spots exactly are.
Well, scientifically they are called as “Blackheads”. It’s a type of acne and falls in the Grade 1 category which is an early stage of acne
Actually, the word Blackheads should be replaced with Black nose, because that’s where mostly it occurs. But also note it can happen on your face, back, shoulders, chest & neck.
So now you wonder where these blackheads arise? How the heads turn black? And the most important of all. How to get rid of it?
So basically, blackheads are formed due to clogging or blocking of skin pores. It can be due to dead cells, pollution, use of oily cosmetics etc.
All the hair follicles are gifted with oily glands (sebaceous gland) which help skin to be moist & smooth. But when the pore is clogged this oil starts accumulating beneath your pore.
So in the beginning, when your skin pushes the mixture of dead cell & oil, it forms a white plug-like structure.
This is the first step in the formation of blackhead which is known as the whitehead. It remains white until the pressure causes the skin to break & that’s where air oxidizes the oil & turns it BLACK.
This is how suddenly one fine morning you are gifted with Blackheads.
If you ignore these tiny blackheads, they turn into painful red bumps leading to Grade 2, 3 & 4 acne, making it even more difficult, time-consuming & expensive to treat.
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Solution? Well, there are many for removing Blackheads, which can best be suggested by an expert dermatologist.
As we all know that every skin type is different & demands a customized treatment. Hence it’s important that for skin disorders you consult only a dermatologist.
So the next time you see these tiny blackheads consult a dermatologist immediately!!!
We wish you Blackhead free day!
ACNE : MALE VS FEMALE
We’ve come across this debate quite often. Whether acne is a girl’s thing and men don’t suffer from acne.
Well, it’s like men do suffer from acne but are less likelier to suffer from adult acne, which their female counterpart have to deal with a lot. Let’s now have a closer look at how acne affects males & females
ACNE IN MALES
Boys usually develop acne later than girls, but once they get it, it is more severe. Their teenage years can be rough, to say the least.
Specifically, boys develop chest and back acne more often than girls, which makes it more likely that they’ll be given oral treatments so that they don’t have to topically treat acne on a large part of their body.
But with boys, even though it’s possible for men to develop adult acne, it usually goes away permanently at ages 18-20.
ACNE IN FEMALES
Not only do girls have to deal with adult acne at a higher rate than boys, but since they hit puberty earlier, they can begin to develop acne earlier as well.
Some girls may develop zits as early as ages 6 or 7, depending on their hormone fluctuations.
While girls’ teen acne may not be as severe as their brace-faced male counterparts, it can extend into or even return during adulthood.
Some cases even exist in which women who never developed acne during their teen years can develop acne for the first time as adults.
Winter Is Coming!!
I can sense a smile on the faces of all Game of Thrones fans. But it’s not just the Lannisters who fear the winter.
People with acne prone skin too fear the winter as cold weather triggers the production of dry skin cells, which clog pores and lead to breakouts
One of the main reasons cited for acne during winter is dehydrated skin as a result of lower consumption of water.
People suffering from acne should adjust daily skin care routines during the winter season.
Below are several tips on how to retain moist and healthy skin amidst the harsh bitter cold winter winds.
Swap your cleanser
If you feel tight and dry after cleansing, switch to a milder cleanser. Use a hydrating cleanser as they cleanse and nourish the face as well.
Do not go overboard with exfoliators/scrubs
Refrain from using exfoliating products during winters too often. You can scrub your face once a week. Too much of scrubbing may make your skin dry and eventually cause more breakouts.
Don’t be afraid to moisturize
No matter what your skin type is oily, combination, normal or sensitive, it is ideal to use a nourishing moisturizing lotion, gel or cream during this season. Ideally, opt for a hydrating gel or lotion instead of a thick cream.
Whatever moisturizer you choose, be sure it is marked noncomedogenic as they are less likely to cause pore blockages.
Hydrate from the inside out, too
Drinking plenty of water during the wintertime is just as important as it is during warm weather.
Dehydrated skin is more likely to feel tight and dry. Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day, to help keep your skin hydrated.