Acne
is one of the perils of our growing up years. It has
been a source of embarrassment and shame for many of us
during our adolescent years. Often referred to
informally as zits or pimples, acne emerges a serious
impediment in our social activities. A bad case of acne
can seriously jeopardize a night out with one's friends
or a first date. Often the acne causes itch and at other
times the person having them want to get rid of them
himself and thus ends up squeezing
pimples
.
What Causes Acne?
Acne
is caused among other factors, by disbalance in the
hormone levels of the body. Disruptions in the hormone
levels, especially the over-secretion of the sex
hormones during our adolescent years, are one of the
major
causes of acne
. However, as a person grows older,
the hormonal balance gets restored naturally, and as a
result, problems like acne also disappear. However, they
sometimes persist and may well continue into
adulthood.
More
than a physical condition, acne often carries profound
impact on the mind of a growing boy or girl. It often
comes across as a source of social embarrassment and a
reason to feel shy and defeated. In an age when looking
beautiful and making an impression with members of the
opposite sex are major concerns, the presence of acne
can have a severe impact on the mind and psychology of
the person.
So
how does one get rid of acne? Well, there are plenty of
medications available in the market to make them
disappear. They require varying lengths of time to make
the acne disappear, and in some unfortunate cases, may
fail to do the trick, or at the most, do a half-hearted
job of it. Squeezing the unsightly pimples out of
existence feels like a natural urge at such times.
However, squeezing pimples may not be such a
bright idea after all.
Ill-Effects of Squeezing A
Pimple
In
our usual haste to get rid of the unsightly pimples, we
often feel the urge to squeeze them in the hope of
making them disappear fast. But such a practice often
does more harm than good. Squeezing a pimple can cause
the
acne-causing bacteria to spread faster and cause more pimples to
appear. It can also leave behind unsightly scars and
marks that will look even uglier than the pimples
themselves. The best thing to do, most often, is to step
away from that mirror and lay your hands off those
pimples. A patient approach helps because if the pimples
are not disturbed (such as by squeezing them), they tend
to go away faster. Of course, the topical application
anti-acne creams and ointments
may help expedite the process to a certain
degree.
If
squeezing pimples seems like the only option,
one should take care to do it properly. Maintaining
cleanliness and hygiene is very important. Squeezing
pimples should be done slowly in a well-lit room, in
front of a mirror. Extra care should be taken to ensure
that you do absolutely nothing which might aggravate the
condition.
The
best way to fight acne (and certainly, way better than
squeezing pimples) is to try the holistic
approach. It is a completely natural curative process
that heals from deep within to bring lasting results. It
works by eliminating the real causes of acne and not
just the symptoms (which is what conventional
medications do).
