Types Of Pimples And What To Do About Them
Many people these days fear for their social lives because of the different types of pimples that could plague their face, neck, chest, back, and other parts of the body. If you are one of those people, read on. On this page, I will discuss the most common types of pimples that you can get.
The amount of pimples that one has will greatly affect the way one goes about treating their acne. Some people have pimples all over their face, which may greatly affect their self-confidence and appearance, whereas other people just have a few small zits that they want to zap fast.
All in all, it is a good idea for one to know the different types of pimples in order for them to find the proper solution to get rid of them.
Most zits are harmless, yet can be very bothersome. The most popular types of pimples are known as “vulgaris”. These are your whiteheads, blackheads, nodules, papules, pustules, and cysts.
Whiteheads
Most people wonder why they get zits in the first place. Well, the body naturally secretes oils from the skin. When the pores of the skin get clogged by dirt, grease, grime, etc., the oil cannot escape the skin and therefore gets trapped. This forms a pimple known as a whitehead. These are usually the fastest healing of all the different types of pimples.
Blackheads
Blackheads form when the pores of the skin are not clogged completely, but only partially, resulting in the oils coming to the front of the skin, but not being fully secreted.
Papules
The next of the types of pimples that we will discuss is papules. Papules are little red lesions on the skin. These are sometimes painful. You do not want to try to pop these because you will just irritate the skin even more.
Pustules
Pustules are like a mixture of a whitehead and a papule. They are inflamed and can be painful. They do contain puss in them, but again, it is recommended that you do not pop these because you may irritate your skin even further, leading to possible scarring.
Nodules and Cysts
These types of pimples are very large and painfully irritated. These are not to be popped either.
So why are my pores getting clogged in the first place?
Well it could be for many reasons. Many times, it is because of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle. If you’re eating bad foods, not showering daily, and not getting enough sleep at night, you will most likely get zits. So if you can change your lifestyle just a little bit and be a little more healthy, your zits should go away.
However, many times a doctor will prescribe strong medications to help one get rid of the different types of pimples they may have. Though this is effective in getting rid of your zits, this is not the way to go. Sometimes these medications are so strong and often have negative side effects. Also, taking these medications is not addressing the problem at the source; rather, these medications only “mask” the real problem.
Tips For Getting Rid Of Your Different Types Of Pimples
– Eat non-processed foods
– Eat a lot of vegetables and fruits
– Try to stay away from fast foods, fatty foods, oily and greasy foods, fried foods, chips, dairy, and meat. Now I know that may not be totally possible, but try to limit your food intake in these categories.
– Drink more water, as it has a purifying and detoxifying effect on the body.
– Take a multivitamin so that you do get all of the vitamins and minerals you need on a daily basis.
By following these simple steps, you will begin to see the different types of pimples that you have fade away.
Tony McGuigano is the owner of the Dental Insurance NJ website, as well as a website called Vertigo Exercises.
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