Pimple
Pimple | |
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Other names | Zit, spot |
pustule stage | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
A pimple or zit is a kind of
Causes
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that adults with acne use products labeled as "non-comedogenic", "non-acnegenic", "oil-free" or "won’t clog pores", as they are "least likely" to cause skin irritation or acne.[3]
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Sebaceous filaments are commonly mistaken for blackheads. However, they are completely harmless and are a natural part of the skin for people with oily skin.[5]
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Some more severe pimples can lead to significant swelling and may appear on the back and chest.
Treatment
Over-the-counter medications
Common over-the-counter medications for pimples are benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, adapalene, and antibacterial agents such as triclosan. These topical medications, which can be found in many creams and gels used to treat acne (acne vulgaris), induce skin to slough off more easily, helping to remove bacteria faster. Before application, the face should be washed with warm water or a topical cleanser and then dried.
A regimen of keeping the affected skin area clean, plus the regular application of these topical medications is usually enough to keep acne under control, if not at bay altogether. The most common product is a topical treatment of benzoyl peroxide, which has minimal risk apart from minor skin irritation that may present similar as a mild allergy.[6] Recently, nicotinamide (vitamin B3), applied topically, has been shown to be more effective in treatment of pimples than antibiotics such as clindamycin.[7] Nicotinamide is not an antibiotic and has no side effects typically associated with antibiotics. It has the added advantage of reducing skin hyperpigmentation which results in pimple scars.[8]
Prescription medication
Severe acne usually indicates the necessity of prescription medication to treat the pimples. Prescription medications used to treat acne and pimples include
Historically,
Expression
Expression, the manual bursting of pimples which have evolved into
References
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- ^ a b "Adult acne! American Academy of Dermatology". www.aad.org. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
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- ^ "Roaccutane 20mg Soft Capsules - Summary of Product Characteristics". UK Electronic Medicines Compendium. 1 July 2015.
- ^ US Label (PDF) (Report). FDA. 22 October 2010 [January 2010]. Retrieved 1 June 2017. See FDA Index page for NDA 018662 for updates
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- ^ "What to Know Before You Pop a Pimple". WebMD. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "The 10 Most Satisfying Pimple Popping Videos Of 2016". Men's Health. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Should I Pop My Pimple?". kidshealth.org. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ Merlin, Design: Wolfgang (www.1-2-3-4.info)/Modified. "A14. What should I do after popping a pimple?Skinacea.com". www.skinacea.com. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "How to Pop a Pimple - Instructions from Acne.org". www.acne.org. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "Pimple popping: Why only a dermatologist should do it | American Academy of Dermatology". www.aad.org. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
External links
- The dictionary definition of pimple at Wiktionary