Many people consider Pimples to be a teenage problem. If they even consider it to be an adult issue, they often associate it with women and “that time of the month” or pregnancy. However, many adult men have problems with Pimples as well. Here is a look at Pimples and how it affects men.
If you talk to your dermatologist, you will find out that a hormonal disorder causes your Pimples skin problems. Basically, you have a high level of androgens. These androgens tell the oil glands to make more oil than they really need, and when these become clogged they turn into pimples.
Generally speaking, there are two kinds of pimples – blackheads and whiteheads. Blackheads are caused by a blockage of the hair canal, while whiteheads are a blockage of the sebaceous follicle, resulting in a white tip.
If you are using a soap or moisturizer on your face, you should know that these can affect your Pimples. If you are suffering from Pimples, you should look into a gentle cleanser designed for oil skin. Do not wash excessively or scrub, since this will irritate your skin and dry it out. For a moisturizer, you want to look for something that is oil-free and will not clog pores.
Shaving alone does not cause Pimples, so you do not have to start growing a beard. However, a dull blade or some shaving creams can irritate your skin. Always use a sharp blade, and look for higher-quality shaving creams.
While about seven out of ten teenagers outgrow their Pimples problems by adulthood, about 30% of teenagers with Pimples problems will continue to have them into adulthood. In the United States, approximately 17 million adults have Pimples, and about a quarter of this amount are men.
If you have the occasional stressful day at work or home, it is probably not affecting your Pimples. On the other hand, if you have a lot of extra stress and tension, your body will go in to hormone overload, causing more oil production, and therefore more Pimples. If you are constantly stressed, learning some stress reduction techniques may help clear up your Pimples.
A common myth is that squeezing a pimple will cause it to heal faster. Actually though, it can make the problem worse. Squeezing blackheads can make them inflamed, and popping whiteheads pushes the germs further into your skin, causing further infection. Plus, this practice can leave scars on your skin.
Pimples do not always leave scars; it depends on the person and the Pimples. Generally, when left alone Pimples pimples will not cause scarring, though inflamed cysts and papules might. If your Pimples is severe, getting timely treatment will help you to avoid any permanent scarring.
There is no difference between the Pimples on your face and the Pimples that you might find on your chest or back. Pimples can happen nearly everywhere on your body, since there are hair canals everywhere but on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. Often, the same treatment you use on your face will work on your body Pimples as well.
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