Acne

Acne is a skin disorder which is the result of hormonal imbalance and some substances like the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Acne is also known by different names such as zits or pimples.

These factors clog the pores and the result is acne. This is mainly found on the various parts of the body such as back, face, shoulders, neck and chest.

Types of Acne

There are various types of acne and they are:-

* Acne Rosacea
* Acne Cosmetica
* Acne Vulgaris
* Acne Fulminans
* Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
* Acne Chloracne
* Acne Medicamentosa


Causes of Acne

Common causes of Acne are as follows:

* The hormone increase in teenage years.
* Starting or stopping birth control pills.
* Greasy makeup.
* Hard scrubbing of the skin.
* Certain drugs, including androgens and lithium.
* Vitamin deficiency.
* Bacteria and comedonal debris.

Symptoms of Acne

1. Irritation or itching on the back.
2. Inflamed pores.
3. The most troubling aspect of acne for many people is the scarring that can occur.
4. Pink bumps on the skin.
5. Pus filled lesions that are lodged deep and can drain.

Treatment of Acne

the problem is severe one should apply medicines prescribed by the dermatologist, which are usually gels. One should be careful while using such gels as most of them is not supposed to be applying in sun and they cause some irritation and burning sensation on the skin. If you are following a friend's or someone else's advice to cure your pimples ask recommendation from a chemist or doctor. Never experiment with your skin. You can buy established over to counter medicines from a drug store to cure your skin but take advice from a doctor. Never use more than one acne treatment at a time. Follow one treatment if you get no results than you opt for another one.

Home remedies for acne and pimples

wash your face often with medicated soap with lukewarm water. Apply face pack based on clay or sandalwood powder. Both are equally good for pimple prone skin.

Boil neem leaves in water, drain the leaves and splash this water on your face as many times on your face as you can. Neem have certain antibiotics agents in it which cure acnes and pimples and makes the skin clear and blemish free.

Simply wash the face and then dab pimple with gauze piece made up of cotton that is immersed in vinegar.