About 80% of people suffer from people at least once in their lifetime. The main culprit behind acne is excess oil production that clogs pores. The clogged pores trap impurities and encourage the bacterial growth causing inflammation. Excess oil production can be triggered by hormonal changes, stress, improper diet and hygiene. The right way to…
We all know that Banana is a good source of potassium and can help in reducing blood pressure. Its high fiber content aids in digestion, regulates metabolism and body weight. Banana is also considered good for the heart and is recommended for lowering the risk of cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) and coronary heart diseases (CHD). Banana…
Sebaceous glands which are present beneath the hair follicle work to produce sebum, this oil keeps the skin moist and supple. In the normal course, the old skin sheds gradually and renews itself again and again. But, if the cells shed unevenly, they clump with skin’s natural oil and form a plug within the pore…
Acne is a common enough problem that continues to worry teenagers and the old alike. Overstimulation of the sebaceous glands attached to the hair follicles by androgens/ estrogens are the most common cause of scalp acne. It is seen in both men and women. The scalp acne forms much in the same way as acne…
“Prevention is better than cure”, goes the saying. Hence it becomes important that when it comes to acne, you could look for prevention, than looking at remedies after the pimple breakout has already occurred. This blog post tries to explain how to keep pimples at bay. These are simple steps: Wash the acne prone area…
It is unfortunate that acne occurs in the teenage years and at times go up to adulthood in some individuals. After having taken all precautions, if acne persists, then a visit to the local dermatologist and applying the topical creams suggested by them is the way forward. However, there can be some simple things that…
At times when pimples are unavoidable and you have tried all the time tested therapies. Then it is the right time to step on to the natural therapies that are around that help cure pimples or acne. One of the most talked about source helpful in mitigating acne is vitamin C. It happens to be…
Dermatologists often warn pimples are not be popped, since they are likely to worsen the infection, and could lead to scarring. In this article, we describe that how to check that a pimple is ready for popping or not. Also, it explains how to pop a pimple without damaging the skin and almost no pain….
Pimples on the skin are an age old problem, pimples is to skin, as common cold is to nose. The problem is fairly common. To explain it scientifically, it is the accumulation sebum, sweat and moisture being acted upon by pimple causing bacteria on pores connected to the sebaceous glands. However, if properly managed can…
Pimples start out in teenage years and sometimes extend up to the adulthood. To understand pimples we must understand the structure of the skin. Skin consists of hypodermis, dermis and epidermis. The hypodermis is the foundation layer of the skin, it connects the skin with the connective tissue, muscle and fibers. This layer acts as…