What is the treatment for pimples on the face

Facial pills

The pimples that appear on the face are one of the most common skin problems, as they can affect people of all ages, but they are more prevalent in young people and adolescents, and they occur when the sebaceous glands at the base of the hair follicles are clogged as a result of excessive secretion of sebum, the accumulation of dead skin cells, and blockage Pores and bacteria, and among the causes of exacerbation of the appearance of skin pimples hormonal changes, excessive tension, unhealthy nutrition, and poor hygiene. And dermatologists usually resort to giving drugs that help reduce the appearance of pimples, or eliminate them permanently, and in this article we will present several tips that help get rid of facial pills, and medical and home methods for treating them.

Facial acne treatment

Face care

Face care can be done by following the following methods, which are:

 

• Washing the face two to three times a day with a gentle cleanser intended for the face, and it is preferable to wash the skin with warm water, as it cleans the skin from dirt and removes excess sebum.
• Dry the face well after washing it, using a clean and soft towel, and the face is dried by patting the skin and not rubbing it.
• Use a moisturizer that is appropriate for your type of skin and does not clog pores
• Using a skin scrub and mask once a week. To remove dead skin, cleanse the skin, and calm it with a mask that removes impurities from it.
• Avoid touching or messing with pimples. Because this may lead to its transfer to healthy skin, and may lead to the formation of permanent scars and marks on the skin that are difficult to treat.
• Use sunblock creams to protect the skin from the ultraviolet rays that increase the inflammation of pimples and make it redder.
• You should reduce the application of makeup on the skin affected by acne, because this increases the problem, as the make-up closes the pores of the skin, and causes the accumulation of dirt on them, and leads to an increase in sebum in the skin, and thus increases the appearance of pimples.
• Cleaning the tools and brushes used to apply make-up, because it is a suitable place for the growth of bacteria, and therefore it is recommended to wash them frequently, and change them from time to time. 

Playing sports

Thirty minutes of exercise a day helps to maintain health and the skin, balance hormone levels, and get rid of toxins through sweating, which reduces the appearance of pimples on the face.

Follow a healthy diet

Changing the diet to include eating more vegetables and fruits, and less fatty foods, which can cause pimples to appear on the skin.

Drinking water

Drinking 5-8 cups of water helps maintain the health of the skin and body by flushing out toxins and maintaining the proper functioning of the metabolism process.

Medical treatments

A specialist can be consulted about appropriate treatments for facial pills, including:

Creams and ointments that remove the creams and prevent their appearance, which improves the condition of the skin within 6-8 weeks, and usually applied directly on the pimples, including:

• Benzoyl peroxide, which kills bacteria on the surface of the skin, slows down the production of sebum in the pores, and exfoliates the skin so that it helps the skin to renew itself.
• Salicylic acid (salicylic acid), which helps kill the bacteria that cause pimples, helps destroy blackheads and whiteheads that may develop into pimples, removes the old layer of dead skin, prevents pores from clogging, and allows new skin cells to form.
• Sulfur, which contains anti-bacterial properties, helps destroy whiteheads and blackheads to prevent them from becoming infected and forming pimples.
• Retin A, which contains acid made from vitamin A, works like a chemical peel, exfoliating the skin to open up clogged pores.
• Azelaic acid, which reduces the appearance of pimples by preventing the accumulation of sebum and reducing inflammation and bacterial growth, is especially suitable for dark-skinned people.