Whiteheads: What are they in the World of Acne?
What are those pesky white spots that appear on our faces? They are called whiteheads. These whiteheads are a form of acne that is made up of a mixture of oils, sebum and dead skin cell fragments, which result in a hard firm plug inside of the hair follicle. Sebum is the secretion from the oil glands that consists of fat, keratin, and cellular material. Whiteheads become secluded from the surface of the skin due to dead skin cells plugging the opening of the hair follicle. The white color is caused by the ingredients of the hair follicle not being exposed to oxygen in the air. Whiteheads form a light or yellowish white lump; these lumps are called milia, milium, and singular. Bacteria being added to the mixture inside of a whitehead plug it will probably result in an acne cyst. Preventing cystic acne that begins with a whitehead or whiteheads is very important because acne can cause scars and can be very painful. You will find a lot of over the counter products to help eliminate and prevent whiteheads. However, following a simple face cleansing regime will be more than sufficient in the prevention whiteheads and will help destroy existing whiteheads as well.
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What’s All The Gunk Inside a Pimple?
Before discussing the gunk that is found inside a pimple, first you need to define what a pimple is. Pimples, or zits the slang name, can be mild to severe. It’s a common skin condition and can affect anyone from teenagers to women in their 40′s and 50′s. It’s rare to find acne in men of that age range. Acne, the full medical term is acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that happens when skin cells are clogged with oil and dead skin and then is infected with bacteria. A pimple is red and are often raised bumps on the skin affecting the face, neck, shoulders, and back area. If a pimple bursts under the skin and sends bacteria into the surrounding tissues, it is then called a papule. If the papule goes even deeper under the skin, it’s called a pustule. It might not be as red as other pimples but may have a white enter and be very painful. If it goes even deeper in the skin, it is then called a cyst. These are very serious and should be treated by a trained professional who will recommend topical ointments or a prescription drug to help in clearing it up.
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