Acne

We all have heard or experienced 'acne'. Acne which is also known as pimples or zits basically occurs when hair follicles under skin clogs. They can be in the form of pimples,blackheads,whiteheads etc. Generally speaking teenagers face these due to various hormonal changes with the oncoming of puberty. Acne occurs mainly around face, shoulders,neck as well as in the shoulder. Even though there isn't anything frightening about acne, but it can leave some serious scars if touched or pricked repeatedly.

It is commonly assumed that hormonal changes cause acne. Along with these changes heavy greasy, fried foods, sweets etc can trigger the problem as well. It is advisable to stay away or cut down on these items. Here are some basic steps for avoiding acne

1.Keep your skin scrupulously clean. Never allow dirt to settle down

2.Use mild cleansers. Do not use harsh chemicals especially when your skin is already running into trouble

3.Do not irritate your skin by constantly touching the pimples.You may unknowingly aggravate the situation which can lead to scars.

4.Never to forget to apply sun screen while stepping out

5.Have a healthy diet.Include lots of veggies and fruits in you diet. Drink enough water to flush out the harmful toxins from the body.

In case the problem persists please seek some medical help.

With little bit of patience and understanding our skin requirements we can easily avoid or get rid of acne.

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