Acne Problems - Be Careful

Acne, as we all know, is a term that is used to refer to the inflammatory, irritable protuberances on our face such as pimples, whiteheads or blackheads. Acne problems are caused by plugged hair follicles when they are attacked by bacteria that are usually present on the skin. The excess secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands leads to clogging of the pores in the hair follicles. Excess secretion can also happen due to hormonal imbalance, generally at the time of puberty. At times, even during adolescence, pimples may pop up because of the increased level of the androgen hormone. The types of acne that surface on different people's skin are varied. Some people have red and raised pimples while others have sac like cysts under the skin.

The treatment of acne problems depends entirely on the type of acne that one has, apart from that the past medical history as well as particular food habits and allergies, if any.

If someone's skin is sensitive, then all treatments won't work for him. Self medication can be dangerous. Consulting a medical practitioner is a sensible idea. It's true that off the shelf medication and creams are readily available and that too in plenty, however, you must know your body first. There are countless home remedies as well to treat acne. For instance, a paste of sandalwood powder and rose water can be applied to the affected area and left on overnight. Raw garlic is another herb that's really useful in treating acne and its scars.

How to keep acne problems at bay is something that everyone should know. One needs to be meticulous in avoiding certain things which might trigger acne on the skin. If you feel that eating something(s) results in an acne outbreak, then you need to maintain a food diary and record your habits. This way it will be easier to avoid the irritant, pimple producing food.

Another very common acne trigger could be untidy hair. You need to shampoo hour hair regularly and by all means, keep them away from your face at night. Try to avoid touching your face all the time. Grime and dust in the hands can cause bacteria to enter the pores and cause pimples.

A face cleansing routine is a must, at least twice a day. Either use a gentle soap or an oil free face wash. However, always remember that any sort of granular face scrub is really bad for acne prone skin. Before using any product on your face, always do a skin patch test. This way you will come to know whether the product would suit your skin or not.