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Acne and
pimples
Acne is
not just a problem for teenagers. Acne is a skin condition
that causes spots.
Acne
usually affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and
arms.
Causes
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Accumulation of dead skin cell.
·
Increase
in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones)
·
Hormonal
changes related to pregnancy can also cause acne.
·
Acne is
caused by overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secrete
oily substances on to your skin.
·
Hormones
can cause pimples.
·
Eating
junk food and chocolate normally causes pimples.
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Contact
with a dog's tongue (e.g., after a friendly lick)
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Cosmetics
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Skin
exposure to extreme temperatures
·
Dirt in
skin
Symptoms
·
Greasy
skin
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Blackheads
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Whiteheads
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Red or
yellow spots
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Cysts
·
Scars
Diagnosis
·
Acne is
easily recognised by the appearance of the spots and by their
distribution on the body.
Remedies
·
Garlic is
used to cure acne. Rub with raw garlic five to six times a
day. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of
spots and pimples.
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Mix a pinch
of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of coriander juice, is
another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads.
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Pasted
cucumber can be used over face, neck for fifteen to twenty
minutes has been found effective.
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Pasted
Pudina leaves can be used over face for fifteen to twenty
minutes is found to be effective.
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Neem leaves
and turmeric powder can be pasted and used to cure pimples.
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