6 Things You Need to Know About Pimples

By Lana Robinson | January 7, 2008

Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne, which makes it one of the most common skin diseases. Acne is most common in teenagers and young adults, and does not discriminate among races. Nearly 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 get acne at one time or another, some more than others. For most people, acne goes away by age 30. But some people in their forties and fifties still get acne.

The cause of pimples is unknown. The process by which a pimple develops is highly intricate. While we do know that a pore collapses on itself and blocks sebum (oil) from escaping, we do not fully understand why this process takes place in one sebaceous gland versus another.

Causes of adult acne and teen acne may include hormones, diet, evolutionary biology, vitamin deficiency, stress, and more. The real explanation may be a complex mix of many of these factors. Most pimples are found on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne is not a serious health threat but, it can cause scars both physically and emotionally.

Sometimes, the hair, sebum, and skin cells clump together into a plug. The bacteria in the plug cause swelling. Then when the plug starts to break down, a pimple grows.

Since we do not know exactly what causes pimples, our time is better spent finding and testing an effective treatment.

There are many types of pimples. The most common types are:

1. Whiteheads. These are pimples that stay underneath the surface of the skin.

2. Blackheads. These pimples rise to the surface of the skin and they look black. Contrary to popular belief, the black color is not from dirt.

3. Papules. These are small pink bumps that can be tender.

4. Pustules. Pimples that have pus at the top and are red at the bottom.

5. Nodules. These are large, painful, solid pimples that are deep in the skin.

6. Cysts. Deep, painful, pus-filled pimples that also cause scarring.

Don’t even think about trying another acne treatment product until you check out Lana Robinson’s informative report on natural acne treatment, and causes of acne

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