Blackhead is a type of pimple or open comedone that is filled with pus (a mixture of white blood cells, bacteria and dead skin cells). Most people are confused with blackhead and whitehead. If the sebum pops out the bump, it is called blackhead and if the sebum still stays inside the bump, it is called whitehead. There are various causes of blackheads, but the foremost cause is the over production of sebum that clogs hair follicles. When hair follicles are clogged and sebum is excessively produced continuously, there develops a bump. (more…)

Although acne is a skin disorder, it affects both physically and mentally. Getting relief from acne is not easy if acne is not treated initially. It is a common skin problem affecting people at any age. Most people want acne relief, but they do not avoid the factors that induce acne. There are various causes including weak immune system, lack of nutrients, harsh soaps, oily cosmetics etc. (more…)

Acne is a disorder of inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. There is no magic cure for acne that it can be treated overnight. Most often treating acne is so difficult and takes even weeks or months, what to say to treat acne overnight. (more…)

Acne most often leaves scars. There are various types of scars from severe to mild like keloid scars, ice pick scars, depressed fibrotic scars, soft scars and atrophic macules. Each type of scars has its significant causes and ways to be treated. Keloid scars is a severe form which is indicated as overgrowth of tissues like a lump. It may range in diameter from few millimeter to few centimeter. Most scars are region specific that is they arise on specific area of skin, like ice pick scars arise specifically on cheek. (more…)

Acne is a condition of inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne is indicated by pimples, papules and pustules. Developing acne on chest is more painful and embarrassing then developing in any other region. There are various cause of acne in chest. It may be caused due to tight clothing, delayed washing habits, accumulation of sebum on chest, body cosmetics, certain types of body washes, cleansers, gels and lotions, allergic effect to clothing detergent etc. (more…)