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PIMPLES

WHAT IS ACNE ?

Acne or pimples is the inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous(oil) glands in the face and also in the scalp,neck,chest,and back.Pimples may run in families and they start at puberty,characterized by small red bumps on the skin and,sometimes,large cysts or nodules.They normally clear up after adolescence.Acne runs in families and is more common in men than women.

SYMPTOMS

Painful red pimples that are sometimes filled with pus on the face and,in some cases on the back,chest,neck,and scalp.
Painless black bumps(blackheads) or white bumps(white heads).
Cysts.
Nodules.

CAUSE

Pimple is attributed to the infection of the blockage of hair follicles and the sebaceous glands by plugs of oil(sebum).Bacteria in the plug multiply and cause the collection of pus in the pimples.

Pimple is associated with:

Increased production of androgen(male sex hormone).At puberty, the levels of androgen in both men and women go up,stimulating the production of oil(sebum).
Heredity.
Stress.
Certain drugs(e.g.,corticosteroids),which stimulate sebum production.
Exposure to grease(e.g., fast food cooks,mechanics),which may block hair follicles.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Apply anti-acne cream.Do not squeeze a pimple,as scarring can occur.
Wash your face twice a day.
If you use cosmetics,choose water-based,not oil-based cosmetics.Use clay masks which remove excessive oil.

Avoid stress.
Consult your doctor or Pharmacist if the acne is severe or scarring occurs.
Reduce oily food/chocolate/peanuts if suspected to aggravate the condition.

WHAT YOUR DOCTOR / PHARMACIST CAN DO FOR YOU

Prescribe anti-acne cream.
Prescribe and supervise appropriate acne treatment.Acne treatment involves appropriate washes, lotions, creams, and if necessary, oral tablets including antibiotics,hormones, retinoids, herbal/vitamin supplements to improve the conditions.

Acne treatment can:

Prevent scarring.
Clear the acne.
Reduce the size and number of acne.
Prevent new acne formation.

Acne treatment has to be individualised and monitored.

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