WHY IS THIS ON MY FACE!

You wake up, you walk by a mirror, you stop suddenly and move closer to observe something growing on your face…What do you see? A PIMPLE! You run to wash your face hoping it’ll go off …It doesn’t, slowly, in horror and sadness you ask yourself WHY IS THIS ON MY FACE!

Growing up or due to some reasons different things appear on ones face, some call all ” pimples or acne” let’s know them all separately.

Cysts
This is an abnormal growth filled with liquid or perhaps semi solid substances and the bigger it becomes, the more the pain… (this explains why some have headaches when a big pimple hurts)

Papules
Think of this as a soft bump on the skin

Pustules are a type of pimple that contains yellowish pus. They are larger than whiteheads and blackheads. Pustules appear either as red bumps with white centers or as white bumps that are hard and often tender to the touch and easy to burst. (some of you may not know, but there are types of pimples though)…

Crusting of the skin is when dried blood is formed on a scratched skin surface.

So there are 6 types of acne!

Whiteheads

This occurs when sweat pores /hair pores become clogged or blocked. This can happen when there is too much oil, bacteria, or skin cell production, or as a result of hormonal changes.

Blackheads

Unlike whiteheads, blackheads look black on the skin’s surface. Blackheads may be removed by squeezing, although that’s not recommended because it can cause scarring and other injuries.. (so please avoid the “let me press it for you it’s ripe” people)

Papules

Papules are red bumps that form when oil or excess skin cells block a pore and mix with bacteria on your skin. The contents of this blocked pore spill out, which allows the bacteria to escape into the surrounding skin tissue. The bacteria then create an inflamed lesion. (note: Papules do not contain pus) .

Pustle aka Pimple is a red tender bumb with white pus at their tips.

Nodules

Nodular acne are red bumps that are deep under the skin’s surface. It’s mostly caused by a bacteria and is a painful infection deep within the pore.

Cyst Acne

Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne and is also the result of an infection deep within the skin. They are large, red, inflamed, painful, and pus-filled. Cysts are softer than nodules because they are pus-filled and often burst, infecting the surrounding skin.

 

NOTE

So from all the types of acne there’s something new most don’t know, it doesn’t necessarily have to be puberty that brings acne, but also a bacteria infection within the body can bring it and it’s importance to differentiate all to be able to treat them fast, efficiently and effectively.

So in a summary,

Acne is a disease of the Face and the Upper Body, but the issue lies within. The problem is not with the Skin of these parts but with metabolism.

It shows itself as Pimples, Blackheads, Whiteheads or Pustules, etc. It occurs generally at puberty.

Identifying its cause is difficult. It may be due to the blocked or infected pores or infection.

Normally, the sebaceous glands secrete a lubricant oil known as Sebum (reason for oily skin) . It helps to protect the skin. However, in adolescence or onset of puberty, there is a hormonal imbalance that results in excess secretion of Sebum.

This blocks the pores and causes red bumps. The Liver may become congested or sluggish. Toxins that should have been filtered, remain in the body. They enter the bloodstream causing various forms of acne. The faulty metabolism sometimes shows itself as Acne.

Some foods that may cause Acne are:
Excessive sugar

Fried food

Excessive salt

Processed foods

Not enough Water

Chocolate

Caffeine

Carbonated beverages

Milk products

Seafood and other iodine rich food

Fruits and Vegetables;
Some people are allergic to some fruits and Vegetables. Experiment and eliminate them from your diet.

Causes of Acne

Stress

Genetics

Poor Diet

Infections

Toxicity in Body Food Sensitivities

Hormonal imbalance

So the part we’ve all been waiting for… 🌝… How to handle acne

There are many, but to mention a few;
Aloe vera
Olive oil
Egg white
Cucumber
Lemon/lime

USES

Lemon or Limes – Lemon juice or lime juice can be administered over acne wounds with the help Of a cotton pad or ball. The juice lightens the scarred skin, removing the appearance of dark acne spots. The skin must soak up the juice properly before washing it with cold water.

Aloe Vera may be applied after washing face with cold water only.

Cucumber – Cucumber is well known for its cooling effect on skin and thus is highly used in the cosmetic industry for removing acne scars and improving the elasticity ofskin, making the skin supple, young and old.

Egg White – Use of egg whites as a face mask can be very beneficial for removing acne scars. Overnight application is recommended if one can tolerate the smell. It can be washed away with cold water later on. This works like magic in acne scar healing and reducing sÄn inflammation. If one is comfortable he or she can mix a few drops of lemon juice with egg white and then apply it. This method of acne scar oval is onl for those who are not allergic to eggs.

 

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