How to Get Rid of Pimples
By: Mary GoodsTotal Views: 234, Word Count: 611,
Pimple break-outs in the morning of an interview! Angry acne on the day of the wedding! Being extremely conscious of the pimple break-out and constantly touching it!
All these scenes are so familiar because we often find ourselves in them or see our near and dear ones despairing as a result of pimples. Pimple break-outs are most common in the ages between 15-25 and 90% of the people are known to have suffered in the hands of acne sometime or the other. It is therefore, natural for people to ask: how to get rid of pimples?
- In order to get rid of pimples, one can use popular acne removal creams. These topical application of creams on the skin where there are pimple break-outs, black heads and white heads not only rid the skin of pimples but also prevents further outbreak of pimples and even reduces scars.
Which over-the-counter medicine to choose to get rid of pimples?
- It is found that creams containing benzoyl peroxide should be applied on the acne or zits. Salicylic acid containing creams are also found to be effective in drying the pimples.
- You may also apply a dab of toothpaste on your pimple overnight and find that the pimple has been dried as a result. However, this treatment should be avoided if your skin is very sensitive.
- Some people recommend applying little bit of shaving cream on the pimple overnight and wash off in the morning. This would also dry the pimple up.
- Cortisone 10 is a popular medicine found in almost all chemist stores. Its application on the pimples is known to dry them up and effectively stop them.
All these medicines that have been suggested should be tried for a week or so. If the problem persists, it is recommended to seek the advice of a dermatologist. He/she may prescribe antibiotics and zinc tablets for the remedy.
Home remedies to get rid of pimples
- Lemon juice mixed with rose water is found to be an effective way of getting rid of pimples, white heads and black heads. This mixture should be left on the skin for 15-20 minutes and then washed with cold water.
- Lemon juice can be applied directly on the area where there are pimple break-outs and left overnight. This is known to sting but found to dry out the pimples very effectively.
- Aloe Vera juice is found to be very effective in getting rid of pimples.
- Cucumber pieces can be made into a fine paste. This paste must be applied on the face for 20-25 minutes then washed off. It is found to effectively rid us of the pimples and even refreshes the skin.
About the Author
Mary Goods is a researcher in skin problems and their treatments. She is currently involved in the study of acne, their causes and how to effectively treat them. She is also involved in publishing a series of papers dealing with the effect of acne and pimple scars on the behavior of teenagers. She recommends topical application of skin creams to get rid of acne, blemishes and even whiteheads and black heads.
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