October 7th, 2011 |
For teenagers, prom night is one of the most important and memorable moment of their lives, therefore looking good is crucial. From getting the right dress, the right makeup to working on the ideal hairdos it is all about looking great and why not. But during that time a pimple right on the nose or the face can be a nightmare. Here are some well known remedies that can abate the skin problem.
Pimples fall under the category of acne skin condition that develops when the sebaceous glands start to produce a large amount of oil that clogs up the skin pores. This causes bacteria to spread within the pores leading to acne. The list of treatments for acne are numerous however it is favorable to consult a skin specialist or a dermatologist before undergoing any kind of treatment, since acne condition varies from person to person and the effectiveness of the treatment depends on the type and severity of the condition itself.
Some useful tips to get rid of pimples before the big night includes; the use of steroid injections that are useful in the case of acne cysts, the injections abate the condition within a period of two days. According to the Mayo Clinic the pimple is directly injected with steroids that flatten the affected area removing the pimples immediately. For isolated marks the injections are effective however it is not a treatment recommended for widespread acne since the use of the injection carries some side effects including hypopigmentation and thinning of the skin surface. Heat based devices can also be used for getting quick results for pimple removal. The two FDA approved treatments include Zeno and Thermaclear that work by using heat within the skin surface getting rid of the problem at its root. Thermaclear works at a higher temperature therefore it is applied for 2 seconds on every pimple. Zeno on the other hand needs to be applied for 2 minutes and then at least 4 times more for the treatment to show best results.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, popping, squeezing or touching of the pimples should be completely avoided since makes the condition worse and causes the acne to spread. The oil or sebum basically gets pushed in deeper making it more difficult to treat. Popping pimples can also lead to permanent scarring. Over the counter medication with a cleanser can be used instead that have shown impressive result. Benzoyl peroxide in gel or cream with a concentration of 5% should be applied directly onto the pimples. The treatment works well when it is applied on a regular basis.
In case the acne condition gets worse, it is advisable to go to a dermatologist who can evaluate the problem and give quick diagnosis for the condition based on the type of acne condition a person is suffering from and the extent of its severity.
