Remedies for Pimples

Pimples is the term commonly used to indicate the skin manifestation of acne. These are raised red patches (papules), often containing pus (pustules), which in severe cases of acne take on the characteristics of real nodules.
Their onset depends on an infectious inflammatory process affecting the pilo-sebaceous glands and hair follicles.
Within certain limits, the spread of pimples is considered a physiological imperfection linked “above all” to puberty.
The most affected areas are the face, neck, chest and back.
The causes of pimples can be of various types: genetic, hormonal, infectious or psycho-emotional.
Other predisposing factors are: exposure to UV rays, chemical hypersensitivity to some products, the use of hormonal drugs, changes in the climate, etc.
When pimples become excessively widespread and large they are considered a disorder. Especially on the face, they can create dissatisfaction with one's image and important changes in social relations.

The published material is intended to allow quick access to advice, suggestions and general remedies that doctors and textbooks usually dispense for the treatment of Acne; these indications must in no way replace the opinion of the treating physician or other healthcare specialists in the field who are treating the patient. and prefer those that do not cause the glycemic and insulinemic surge.

Maximize the intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants of various kinds.

Ensure a good state of hydration.

Check for allergies (from contact, food, etc.).

Use light makeup and keep it on your skin for as little time as possible.

Prefer cosmetics that do not irritate the skin.

Use mild detergents.

Gently treat the skin of the face (for example during the drying phase).

Avoid hormonal contraceptives.

Through the medical prescription, start a specific drug therapy.

Ensure skin hygiene, possibly by adopting products with functions: anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial and purifying.

Pay close attention to hair removal; this concerns skin hygiene, method, post-depilatory treatments (including the use of specific ointments), etc.

Guarantee intestinal functionality and the trophism of bacterial flora.

Ensure good liver health.

In women, try to regulate the cadence of menstrual cycles.

Exfoliate the skin with dedicated chemical scrubs or peels, turning to professionals and avoiding "do it yourself"; eg:

• Physical exfoliants: salt, very fine powders obtained from the grinding of some seeds, rock alum or kaolin.
• Chemical exfoliants: alpha and beta hydroxy acids, retinoids and polyhydroxy acids.

, bread, pizza and sweets.

Follow a single issue diet, mainly based on preserved, cooked, dry foods and without fruit and vegetables.

Fatigue the liver with unhealthy or excess foods, unnecessary supplements, sweet drinks, alcohol, and unnecessary medications.

Consume foods evidently implicated in the onset of pimples (even if the cause is not known).

Irritating the skin with the use of too aggressive cleansers and creams or cosmetics based on: anoline, isopropyl myristate, sodium lauryl sulfate and laureth-4.

Excess with makeup.

Increase the fatness of the skin with the application of greasy or oily products.

Impair skin hygiene by touching with dirty hands.

Scratch, rub and squeeze pimples this habit causes:

• Expansion of pathogenic bacteria on the rest of the face.
• Possible formation of definitive scars on the skin.

Sun exposure during specific drug therapy for pimples.

Application of retinoid-based products on mucous membranes or other delicate areas.

Mixing multiple drug therapies.

Shaving or shaving with old, dull, dirty razor blades, without washing the skin before and after shaving.

about one milliliter of water per calorie of food consumed; an average person should have about two liters of water per day.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, rich in antioxidant vitamins (carotenoids or pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E) and polyphenols.

Regarding the sources of carbohydrates, prefer foods with a low or medium glycemic index and in adequate portions.

Take a suitable amount of prebiotics (soluble fiber, unavailable carbohydrates, etc.) and probiotics (fermented foods such as yogurt, tempeh, kefir, tofu, etc.).

To guarantee the contribution of zinc, contained above all in: liver, meat, milk and derivatives and some bivalve molluscs (especially oysters).

Some dietary supplements can be very useful.

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Excessive sweets, bread, pasta, pizza, potatoes, sweet and alcoholic drinks.

Avoid the consumption of "heavy" foods. Poor digestibility, especially linked to an excess of fats (sausages, fried foods, chocolate spreads, etc.) seems to favor the appearance of pimples.

Very salty foods.

of pimples, one or more natural remedies can be used.
Some are:

• Purifying herbal teas based on:
• Burdock (Arctium lappa).
• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
• Pansy: diuretic, purifying and anti-acne action.
• Natural remedies to regulate the menstrual cycle (indicated when pimples depend on certain hormonal alterations). They are indicated:
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris).
• Calendula (Calendula officinalis).
• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): rich in flavonoids and phytoestrogens (normalize female hormone levels and regulate the menstrual cycle).
• Natural remedies to be taken orally (herbal teas / capsules) with a calming-anxiolytic action, indicated when pimples are triggered by excessive anxiety and stress:
• Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita).
• Valerian (Valeriana officinalis).
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
• Topical application of pimple creams with purifying / remineralizing action:
• Clay (Bolus alba): enriches the skin with trace elements (silicon, iron, calcium, magnesium and aluminum) and purifies it of impurities (adsorbing properties).
• Packs with essential oils with disinfectant action. It is necessary to dilute the essences in a little water and apply everything directly on the skin:
• Thyme (Thymus vulgaris).
• Lemon (Citrus limon).
• Sage (Salvia officinalis).
• Myrtle (Myrtus communis).
• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia).
• Topical application of natural antibacterial preparations:
• Tea tree oil: natural remedy particularly suitable for refractory pimples.
• Immunostimulating herbal teas:
• Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea).
• Natural liver detoxifiers, when pimples depend on liver fatigue:
• Boldo (Peumus boldus).
• Artichoke (Cynara scolymus).
• Milk thistle (Silybum marianum).
• Plant extracts with antiandrogenic properties:
• Serenoa repens.
• Pumpkin seeds.
• African pigeo (Pygeum africanum).

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• Antibiotics for local application: they are recommended for the treatment of severe and complicated manifestations of pimples:
• Clindamycin (eg Dalacin-T cutaneous solution, Zindaclin gel).
• Metronidazole (e.g. Rozex cream / skin emulsion, Zidoval cream / gel)
• Antimicrobials:
• Benzoyl peroxide (eg Acnidazil, Benzac Clean).
• Azelaic Acid (eg Skinoren, Finacea).
• Hormone treatment for women with changes in estrogen and progesterone levels that can cause pimples:
• Ethinylestradiol and Cyproterone acetate (eg Diane, Dianette).

and objects of doubtful hygienic state (for example a motorcycle helmet that has never been washed, etc.).

Wash and if necessary exfoliate the skin daily; professional deep cleansing treatments can help.

If necessary, during the day clean locally with wet wipes or mild disinfectants.

Reduce overall stress: Sports practice, mental training and yoga can help.

: Sulfur Iodatum, Calcium Bromatum and Natrum Muriaticum.

Chemical exfoliating treatments: they have a keratolytic action, that is, they compromise the intracellular junctions that bind the keratinocytes of the stratum corneum:

• Alpha-hydroxy acids: lactic acid, mandelic acid, glycolic acid and tartaric acid.
• Beta-hydroxy acids: salicylic acid.
• Retinoids: retinoic acid and tretinoin.
• Polyhydroxy acids: lactobionic acid and gluconolactone.

Laser therapy: remedy used to repair the scar lesions left by acne.