Pimples or Acne - Reasons and How to Prevent

How pimples form

During puberty, hormone production changes. This can cause the sebaceous glands, 

located at the base of hair follicles, to become overactive. As a result,

pimples are most likely to occur during the teenage years and around menstruation, for women.



Pimples most often affect the face, back, chest, and shoulders.This is because there are many sebaceous glands in these areas of skin.



Why do pimples happen?



Pimples happen when pores become clogged with sebum and dead skin.

Sometimes this leads to infection and inflammation. 



Bacterial infection

The slow-growing "Propionibacterium acnes" feeds off the sebum and produces a substance that causes an immune response. This leads to skin inflammation and spots.

Although pimples are related to bacterial infection, they are not contagious. 



What should I do if I have a pimple?



Don’t pop the pimple. This will allow more bacteria,dirt, and oil into the pore, which may end up making the pimple worse.



How to Prevent

1. Gentle washing may help prevent infection, but scrubbing can make pimples worse.
2. drink plenty of water
3. Caring for your skin is a much better way to prevent and treat acne.
4. If acne and pimples start to affect a person's quality of life and self esteem,  a doctor or dermatologist can often help.