What are blackheads? Blackheads are small "plugs" that develop in the pores of the skin. They are caused when the over active sebaceous (oil producing) glands in the skin become clogged with oil. This sebum then begins to harden in the pore. Since skin pores are open to the air, the top part of the hardened sebum or oil oxidizes, turning black. This black top of the oil plug is then forced closer to the surface of skin by the oil hardening beneath it. This then causes the blackhead to be visible. It is not clearly understood why the sebaceous glands begin to become overactive. It is often noted that this situation begins at puberty, and may stop at the end of puberty leading to the conclusion that it is hormonally controlled. For some people this is not the case however, and they may continue to experience blackheads and whiteheads well past puberty and into adulthood. Whiteheads are formed the same way as blackheads with the exception that the pore is closed and the oxidation does not occur. Acne results from infection of the oil gland due to the blockage by the blackhead. Preventing and removing blackheads helps to control acne. Blackhead Removal The following are some tips for removing blackheads: - Keep the skin as clean and oil free as possible. Use natural or chemically prepared cleansers, astringent solutions or masks to accomplish this. Avoid harsh soaps that may irritate the skin or any creams that leave an oily finish. - Use a gentle exfoliant to keep the dead cells off your skin and away from the pore openings. - Avoid harsh squeezing or scraping at the blackhead. Excessive squeezing can damage the skin surround the pore and can actually increase the size of the pore leading to more blackheads in the future. - A warm compress of water applied to the area of the blackhead followed by a very, very gentle pressure can help in clearing the clog from the pore. - Commercial "blackhead strips" which are basically a tape like substance that is placed over the nose and then pulled off will remove some blackheads that are at the surface. Caution should be used with these products and it is important to read the directions completely before deciding to use the strips or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
How do you get rid of pimples on your forehead fast?
I don't have really bad pimples on my forehead, but I have these tiny little, skin tone bumps. They're hardly noticeable, but if the light hits me wrong, ohhh lawd. I just want to have a smooth forehead. How can I get rid of these tiny bumps? Home remedies or inexpensive methods preferred please.Is there also a way that will help reduce them a lot over night?
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How to Get Rid of Acne on the ForeheadForehead acne is a common problem. Breakouts are prone to occur on the forehead due to the excessive amounts of oil that collects in the hair as well as the pesky habit many of us have of touching our foreheads to brush aside hair or contemplate life. Luckily, this type of acne can be dealt with as part of your bathing ritual.
Instructions
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The most important thing you will want to do is shower every day. Having clean, oil free hair is a good start. Try using shampoo with tea tree oil which is thought to prevent excessive oil production.2.
When you wash your face in the shower you should use a product with antibacterial properties. Benzoyl peroxide is a common type of acne wash used for this purpose.3.
It is also important to use an exfoliant on your skin to scrape away any dead skin cells that may eventually clog your pores and cause a breakout. Exfoliants with salicylic acid are particularly beneficial as salicylic acid helps remove these dead cells in a non-abrasive way. Pay special attention to the hair line where most forehead acne occurs.4.
After you are finished showering it is important to apply a toner to the affected forehead area. This will clean off any soap or oil residue and give your skin a fresh start for the day.5.
Finish off with a moisturizer that contains no oil and has either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. This will help prevent over drying. If your skin is too dry you will begin to create an excessive amount of oil which will exacerbate the problem.6.
It is also important to care for you insides. Taking a daily multivitamin and drinking plenty of water can help your body work in the way it is supposed to and often results in less acne.
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QUESTION:
How to get rid of a bump on the forehead very quickly?
How can I get rid of it very fast ????
HELP?????
It occured by a collision when me and my friend were battling for a header in football,
help please how do I get rid of the bump as I have to see a girl in 3 days !!!
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lmfao, try to boil an egg put it a cloth and roll on top of the bump! xD
or keep ice on it
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QUESTION:
How Do i Get Rid of a Bump on my Forehead Fast?
I got in a fight at school today and i got hit in the forehead and now there is a big bump. Luckily my hair is long enough to cover it up so my mom wont find out but she is taking me to get a haircut tomorrow and i will have no excuse. How Can i get Rid of It Fast? I heard Rubbing a Half of a Potato on it Helps?-
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have you tried ice? maybe some ibuprofen
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How to get rid of red bumps FAST?
So I have been getting these really weird red bumps all over my forehead (specifically near the hairline) and in-between my eyebrows. I dont use any styling products so that's not an issue. Some of the bumps are large and some are small. A few of them are swollen and also very painful! When I tried to pop one (gross, I know) blood came out. There Is no whitehead in any of them. Please Help! What can I do to get rid of these bumps?-
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I used to have that too, its probably acne under the skin. You have to go to a dermatologist for it.
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How to get rid of a swollen forehead FAST?
I bumped into a wall with my forehead and I have to make it smaller or disappear BEFORE TOMORROW! Please help!-
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Ice bag or icy cold water bottole on it. And you can use icy pad (8 hrs cure) on it in night.
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How to get rid of my acne?
I have acne and like a few small red bumps around my cheeks. I won't buy any products and I also don't have any olive oil or any of those spices, not even honey. Any other home remedies? Its mostly red bumps on my forehead and on the side of my face, near the hairline. How do I get rid of it fast?-
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Some home remedies to get rid of your acne problem. Hope it will gives you better result.Egg whites are also used to get rid of acne. Apply it on face and leave overnight. Wash off in the morning.
Neem is used for the treatment of all sorts of skin problems. It contains Nimbidol and Gedunin, which have very good fungicidal properties. Neem has proved to be beneficial in skin disorders such as warts, scabies, psoriasis, eczema, and even dandruff. It is extremely effective in acne treatment.
Orange peel has been found very effective in the local treatment of acne. mixed well with water on a piece of stone, the peel should be applied to the affected areas.
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How do I get rid of under the skin pimples?
Theyr'e not red or anything, they're just small bumps on my forehead, and they are REALLY annoying because since they are raised, you can see them under my make up. It's pretty disgusting to look at. How do I get rid of them and FAST?-
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Dermalogica - their product line is great, not cheap but it works. If you aren't happy with the results there is a guarantee for the products.http://www.palazah.com/skin-care-products-c-74_184_201.html
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QUESTION:
How do I get rid of under the skin pimples?
Theyr'e not red or anything, they're just small bumps on my forehead, and they are REALLY annoying because since they are raised, you can see them under my make up. It's pretty disgusting to look at. How do I get rid of them and FAST?-
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Use two teaspoons of lemon juice on your face and then steam it so it reaches underneath the skin. That's what i do for clear skin and it works. Also before you go to sleep but white toothpaste above the pimple(not anywhere else on the skin) When you wake up the pimple should be gone or not noticeable. Washing your face with baking soda is good for your skin two. It keeps away redness
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How do I get rid of pimples fast?
Okay so I've been getting these bumps on my forehead, they're not really pimples they're just small bumps that look pretty much invisible but when i get in the wrong lighting it looks awful. The pimples on my forehead have been there for pretty much 4 years. I've tried absolutely everything like every single product that you can put on your face to remove pimples. I wash all my makeup off everyday I moisturize my face I use proactive i put tooth paste on them before I go to bed but they're stuck on my face. Also I thought I was the only one that noticed it but I guess not because my parent's have pointed it out a few times an a few of my friends.Anyways I'm sick of having these pimples on my forehead. I'm also sick of people telling me their stupid remedies like 'rub oatmeal on your face' when it doesn't work whats so ever. And its also like a chain of pimples in a circle, and there's like 20 of them and I look retarded and they don't go away. If someone can tell me a good remedy or a good product that I can find at my local drug store and it works. Then god bless you because not even a chain saw can take of these horrible pimples. Also is it normal for this to happen or no?
And all of my friends have a clear non bumpy forehead, then there's me when I slide my hand down my forehead it feels like me rubbing my hand against the rockys. I hate it. :C
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How do i get rid of acne fast?
I have acne on ym forehead and chin. They are not sore pimples. I need something that won't cost me anything. Any tips? Or step by step by step instructions? I really want it to go away! Please help me!-
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Spots/pimples are defined as raised red bumps.
I've treated hundreds of patients who are worried about colour, size and duration of pimples, and I can tell you now that acne will not go away in a day or two. There is NO QUICK FIX. It won t just go away by itself. Acne is caused by a rise in androgen hormones (primarily testosterone) and this obviously occurs in adolescents going through puberty. These androgen hormones tell your sebaceous glands how much oil to produce, and too many hormones give too many signals for more and more oil. Thus, your oil glands grow bigger in order to accommodate for the 'more oil' command. Obviously, excess oil then mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria to clog up your pores.So my advice is topical antibiotic such as duac WITH retinoids containing adapalene AND of course, an antibiotic, doxy or minocycline. That's if you want to kill it as quickly as possible (6-12 weeks unfortunately). Antibiotics are obviously for more severe acne so it s really up to you whether you think your acne is severe or not.
For maintaining the occasional single breakouts, here is what i propose.
Pimples are any indication of inflammatory acne. Inflammation is the result of blood vessels and white corpuscles rushing to the site of the pimple to help attack the bacteria we call P.acnes for short.
Now swelling, is a direct result of inflammation. What a lot of people don't actually know, is that the swelling of a pimple can actually spread acne.
This is because when the skin swells, the pores around the pimple tighten and close up, blocking the sebum's discharge route.BP 5% or 10% (benzoyl peroxide) usually is fine for 'speeding up' the process of eradicating P.acnes but the trick is to apply ice over the area first IN PREPARATION for the BP. This preparatory technique increases the penetration of BP as well as reducing swelling and inflammation.
Let me explain.
I'm sure you know that inflammation and swelling from sports injuries are dealt with ice.
The principle is the same here.
By applying ice on for 1 minute before applying BP, then another ten minutes with the BP on,
you slow the rate that blood vessels/white corpuscles rush to the site of the pimple.
Thus, the redness, inflammation and swelling is reduced.
Now, patients often say to me, '"But doesn't that mean less WBC (white blood cells) are rushing to the site to kill the P.acnes bacteria?"
That question is absolutely right. Yes, less WBC are rushing to the site.HOWEVER, this is only temporary for as long as the ice is applied. The upside of this is that a new rush of WBC and red blood cells rush in AFTERWARDS to rewarm the area. They do so gradually so that there is no sudden new inflammation.
Here is the explanation more simply:
Swelling of the pimple closes surrounding pores and spreads the condition.
Ice reduces inflammation and swelling.
Therefore, ice open pores around and on the pimple.
BP can penetrate deeper through open pores.Secondly, miracle healings don't happen overnight.I always believe benzoyl peroxide is never enough because most doctors give BP as a spot treatment just for the pimple. The thing is that more pimples come up around the place and in places never seen before because those areas are not treated.
I usually recommend my patients with retinoids containing adapalene, but it's up to you really.
Last point. All the bullshit you hear about tea tree oil, lemon juice, toothpaste, vitamin e oil, etc. helping you? USELESS. As a dermatologist, I've worked for over 10 years and the evidence for these 'home remedies' is absolutely crap. Please don't waste your time with these. To get to the problem of acne, you can't just spot-treat pimples with these things, acne is caused by overactive sebaceous glands from excessive androgen hormones, dead skin cells and clogged pores. It's a complex process and there is no quick fix. Sorry, but the truth is sometimes ugly to hear. I always want to tell my patients the ugly truth. THERE IS NO QUICK FIX. It s an ugly truth, but it s the truth nonetheless.EXERCISE and DIET I always say that healthy skin comes from having a healthy body
With regards to exercise, I always tell my patients that 30 mins a day for 4-5 days a week is enough. Exercise produces sweat which is anti-bacterial and cleans out toxins. But just in general, exercise (and a good diet) do SO MUCH MORE beyond superficial acne and pimples. If you don't do exercise for your acne, do it for your body and your life.Sometimes my patients think diet causes acne. NO! Diet does not cause acne. It indirectly causes acne. I'd rather not go through some of the more complexities as it gets quite difficult to understand. In general, top diet tips I always tell my patients is to take in lots of omega-3, esp. from fish and linseeds. If I put it simply, omega-3 = good prostaglandins = strong liver = liver is able to detoxify any excess androgen hormones quickly = less/no acne
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