Blind pimples are large, closed comedones that develop deep within the skin and are not easily visible to the naked eye at the surface. These can be really painful and as tempted as you may be to squeeze the pimple for symptomatic relief; it is probably the worst thing you could do to your skin….
Ear pimples are one of the most common types of pimples experienced by teenagers and adults alike, but are still not talked about enough, leading to raised eyebrows. Whether they are found behind the ear lobe, on the ear cartilage or in a secluded spot in the ear canal, ear pimples can get super painful…
What Are Pimples? Call it what you want- pimples, spots, zits or acne are small papules/pustules filled with bacteria and cause inflammations on the skin. These can occur anywhere on the body; from the face to the chest and even on the back. If prodded or pinched, pimples could leave permanent scars or lesions on…
Don’t blame those cheeseburgers for those zits on your nose and chin. There could be a whole lot of other reasons for adult acne. Take a look at some of the causes – Hormonal Imbalances Young women in their early and mid-20s typically experience what is known as hormone-caused acne. This could be the result…
Acne scars can be really difficult to remove and can get super irritating. As if pimples were not enough, acne scars leave dark pigmented spots or pits on the face and are the primary reason behind low self esteem among many people. Thankfully, there are a number of ways that these scars can be controlled….
No matter what your skin type is, it is imperative to keep your skin healthy all year long. Whether you are a teenager who faces major acne breakouts or an adult, looking to win a war against wrinkles, facial care is one of the most important routines that you need to adopt in your day-to-day…
So, you have that big date tonight and the only thing that threatens to ruin that perfect moment with your loved one is that ugly zit that seems to have magically grown on your chin overnight. In situations like these, you may find yourself desperately wanting to squeeze or pop that pimple and then cover…
The appearance of pimples on your skin is inevitable. But you can definitely prevent the tiny spots from evolving into huge, monstrous swollen bumps. You can reduce the redness and swelling of a pimple by treating the underlying causes of inflammation. This can also bring down the probability of the pimple developing into an acne…
The life cycle of a pimple begins around 2-3 weeks before it appears on the surface of the skin. It starts in your sebaceous hair follicles, or pores when the glands which are located at the base of hair follicles, become overactive. The sebaceous glands make an oily substance called sebum that empties onto the…
Pimples are an unwelcome visitor to many of us and often just accepted as a part of everyday life. But what causes a pimple? Short answer: a pimple is caused by a pore in your skin being blocked. That’s it. They aren’t dirty, and they aren’t just caused by eating too much chocolate. The blockage…