Home remedy for prevention of pimples

• The tendency to develop acne is inherited. Although acnecannot be prevented, careful cleanliness can help to lessenthe effects.
• Clean the skin gently but thoroughly with soap and waterto remove dirt or make-up.
• Use a clean cloth to dry the face every day to preventbacterial re-infection.
• Use steam or warm, moist compresses to open up cloggedpores.
• Use topical astringents to remove excess oil.
• Don't squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub lesions. These activitiescan increase skin damage.
• Wash your hands before and after caring for skin lesions toreduce the chance of infection.

• Identify and avoid anything that aggrevates acne. This mayinclude oily foods, lotions, make-up, and so on. Avoid greasycosmetics or creams, which can aggrevate acne.

• Stress can add to the acne problem.

• Frequently asked questions about Acne Pimples...


• Is it painful and contagious?
Acne can become painful but it is not contagious


• Will it leave scars?
Acne can leave scars if they are squeezed or pricked

• Are only teenagers affected by pimples?
No. Acne can be developed in any age though teenagers get it more frequently.

Sebaceous glands

Secretory glands of skin that open into hair follicles and skin pore and are widely distributed on the body.

Sebum

Oily secretions of the sebaceous glands.