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A zit is no different from a pimple. In fact, the word "zit"
is just an American slang for the word. Therefore, in the same
way we define a pimple, a zit is a small skin inflammation or
infection that arises mostly because of clogged pores.
Nobody is immune to having a zit. It can attack anyone, as it
knows no age, gender, ethnicity or location. To clarify things,
a zit can appear on any part of your body, not just your face,
as long as there's skin.
What causes a zit?
There are lot things that can cause breakouts. One is improper
hygiene. See, a zit happens if you fail to cleanse your skin
thoroughly. Oil glands clog up the pores and prevent hair follicles
from growing, thus, causing small itchy, sometimes painful and
bumps on our skin. On more gross occasions, an untreated zit
can even produce pus.
Stress is also a major zit multiplier. While most people think
that stress is simply a state of mind, it can also affect how
your body performs. If you fail to take care of your physical
well-being, be assured that a zit is about to break out somewhere.
The common recipients of annoying zits are adolescents and teenagers.
Changing hormones often lead to certain bodily reactions that
cause breakouts. This is the most contributory cause of acne.
If you have zits as a teen, you don't really need to worry and
go on a cleanser buying frenzy. More often than not, zits go
away by themselves as your hormones strike a balance. This happens
more quickly for males, where most of the acne resolves by the
age of twenty, while female acne continues until menopause due
to the fluctuating hormones in the female body. Since adult
acne and teenage acne both are initiating from hornonal
activity, you should start using an anti-hormone acne
treatment to regulate the hormones on the skin so that the
acne is prevented on the skin.
However, if the over the counter products do not work for you
and you start experiencing negative effects on your self-esteem
and social life, then, by all means, go see a dermatologist
or a skin expert to discuss how best to combat them.
How do I deal with a zit?
As said earlier, everybody is prone to zits -- so you are not
alone. However, some zit outbreaks can be more prominent in
some people and wield a nasty smear on social lives. See a doctor
if this is the case. Never, ever, try to deal with a major outbreak
yourself because you just might aggravate things. Also, try
to keep a positive attitude. Drawing attention to yourself and
to how your zits annoy the hell out of you will only make things
worse.
Start a regular deep
cleaning skin regimen. The less the dirt, the less your
skin problems will be. However, just make sure not to overdo
it, as your skin also needs its natural oils to be able to function
properly. Using mild soap with water will do. You don't need
to buy everything on the shelves (changing from one cleanser
to another can also cause allergies and lead to more problematic
infections).
Once you spot a zit, treat it immediately or keep the area clean.
Do not just leave it be and pray it goes away, especially if
there are several of them coming out at the same time. A nasty
outbreak, if left unattended, can be a sign of acne and result
in permanent scarring. So, therefore, nip the problem at the
bud and start a dermatologist
formulated product or visit a dermatologist to prevent the progression
and establish proper acne
skin care.
Dr. Khadavi is an expert on acne and dermatology, and writes
regularily on the field of skin care and is a leader addressing
acne in adults. |
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