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Popping Pimples

March 19th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips, pimples | Tags: , , | No Comments

Most magazines have said to keep hands away when it comes to popping pimples, but most acne sufferers know that it can be one of the best ways to quickly get rid of some of those pimples. Pimple popping must be taken on a pimple by pimple basis. The pimple needs to be “ready.” If the pimple is one of those red spots, lingering deep beneath the skin, leave it alone. A pimple where puss can be seen and appears to be close to the skin should be the only pimple considered popping.

A great way to bring one of those red spots to a head it to dab a little rubbing alcohol on it. In about a day or so, that pimple will have been brought to a head with puss in sight, perfect for popping.

Wash your hands and face with Noxzema before starting, not washing with something good could actually make the pimple worse. Instead of squeezing, try using a sanitized needle to gently poke a hole on the head of the pimple. This can leave a drainage area for the puss. If the pimple is squeezed, the puss could be pushed further down under the skin to lurk. Acne sufferers worst fear, the lurker, can even turn into scars over time.

There are many commercial methods out there for popping pimples and other blemishes. Cosmetic tape, syringes, and extractors have all been on the list for years. Many of these methods don’t actually work, but for those where popping and other acne treatments don’t work, feel free to give it a shot. Just remember that there are many treatment methods out there and pimple popping should be used as a last resort. Medications, either topical or oral, should be considered foremost in any sort of acne treatment method.

Penis Pimples

March 5th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips | Tags: , , | 1 Comment

Pimples can occur anywhere where sebaceous glands are located. A pimple,
which is the blockage and inflammation of a sebaceous gland, can even occur
on the penis. The scrotum is an area that is particularly prone to pimples
as well as the lower part of the penis shaft. The number of pimples that
occur on the penis can range from just one to many and can sometimes occur
in rows.

The pimples also tend to become more visible when the penis is erect. Also,
as with any pimple, if the penis pimples are squeezed, white puss should
come out.

Pimples on the penis can cause any male to worry about having an STD. If it
looks like a pimple and puss comes out upon squeezing it, it is likely a
pimple. However, if there is still worry as to whether or not it is a
sexually transmitted disease, it is a good choice to make a visit to the
doctor to clear the mind of this matter.

Be wary of using facial treatments on the genital region. Some acne
treatments are not meant to be applied to the penis and could end up at the
doctor’s office with even more embarrassment. Make sure to check the label
of any acne treatment to be sure it’s safe to use down there. The skin on
the penis is very delicate and some of those “refreshing” and “minty cool”
acne washes should only be applied on the face or back.

Acne can ruin a day on the face and really make someone wince for a while
when it’s in the genital region. Try a natural acne pimple treatment method
on those areas where the more delicate skin is and remember to visit your
doctor if anything down there starts to worry you.

Acne Myths- Don’t Believe Everything You Read

January 22nd, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments

 

This is a review of several acne myths. People believe old wives tales and other nonsense when it comes to the causes, prevention, and treatment of breakouts. I just wanted to take a moment and tell you what is true and what isn’t. We will start with what isn’t true.

 

Ever heard that stress causes acne? Well, that is not true. Stress, however, will change your hormone levels in your body and that may promote acne.

 

Sex and masturbation causes acne. Also not true. This old wives tale was created to scare teens into not having premarital sex. We all know how well that went over.

 

Washing your face a lot will help clear up acne. Not true at all. Pimples on the face are not caused by dirt. Pores do not get blocked from the outside, it happens from within. The pores walls close in on one another. Washing your face may actually irritate your skin and cause more acne.

 

The sun will help you clear up your acne. The sun may cause your skin to redden for a short period of time. Then your reddened skin will blend in with the irritated acne, but this is only a short-term fix. Sun exposure actually irritates the skin and can cause more breakouts.

 

Eating chocolate will cause zits. This is not a fact. More research needs to be done in the area of diet and acne to confirm or deny its association. So keep on eating the chocolate if you want it.

 

Now shaving or waxing does irritate the skin causing bumps. As hairs begin to grow back after waxing, shaving or plucking, they get trapped inside the hair follicle. This ultimately results in irritation and swelling. You should also warm the area you are shaving beforehand and use shaving cream. The type of razor you are using is important also. Shave in the direction of the grain, not against it.

 

Some medications list acne as a side affect. In this case, there really is no great way to prevent it. You just have to do the best you can. Do not squeeze the pimple when you do get one though. This can cause the surrounding area to become irritated also. Not to mention the possibility of scarring. Be sure to read the side effects when you are prescribed long-term medication and speak to your doctor about your concerns.

 

Now that I have taken the time to tell you some truth when it comes to acne, I hope that you can make better decisions regarding your skin care. Remember that just because your grandmother told you something caused acne, doesn’t mean that it’s true. My grandmother told me not to raise my arms while I was pregnant because I might choke the baby. They are sweet old ladies, but not always the most up to date.

 

Acne Causes

January 22nd, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment

Everyone gets acne. Everyone is vulnerable. Maybe we should start with a little background on how it develops. The more you know about the way something grows, the better equipped you are to prevent it. At the very least, it might gross you out enough to keep your hands off your face and that in itself will help prevent acne.

 

There are bacteria on your hands that you can transfer to the pores on your face and other areas of the body. Follicles called pores sometimes get blocked for reasons that no one entirely comprehends. Sebum, which is a type of oil, normally drains to the surface but occasionally gets blocked. Bacteria then begin to grow in that area and micromedones are produced. Both whiteheads and blackheads start out as micromedones. A micromedone becomes a non-inflamed skin blemish referred to as comedones, which can be a whitehead or a blackhead. A whitehead occurs when trapped bacteria and sebum stay below the skin’s surface. A blackhead occurs when tapped bacteria and sebum partially open to the surface and turn black due to the skin’s pigment, melanin.

 

At this point, a blackhead or whitehead can discharge its contents to the surface and heal. It is possible that the follicle wall will rupture causing inflammatory acne. The rupture can be caused by a random occurrence or by touching the skin or picking at the skin. This is why it is extremely important to leave acne alone. You should try to keep your hands off you face as much as possible. Also when you talk on a phone, you should try to wipe the phone before and after each use. Bacteria grow there also.

 

There are two types of inflammatory acne: papule and pustule. A papule occurs when there is a break in the follicular wall. White blood cells charge in and the pore then becomes inflamed. A pustule forms several days later when white blood cells make their way to the surface of he skin. This is what people usually refer to as a zit or pimple. It is possible that an inflamed lesion will completely collapse or explode. This can severely inflame the surrounding skin.

 

Now that you know a little more about acne, maybe you can prevent it a little better. It is hard to believe that the complicated process explained above is how we produce the pimples that we see on our faces. Acne is not prejudiced to any age either. You can get it well into your older years when you think that it should be over.

 


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