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Acne

For some, acne is a minor nuisance or a relic of the past. However, acne can be a medical issue or a social impairment. Here you can ask and answer questions about the causes of acne, how one might prevent future acne, and most importantly, how to treat it.

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I had a pimple looking whithead on my arm and a red ring formed around it. The whithead became a small open sore and then healed. Now every few days i am finding new ones on other spots of my body?

This sounds like a bite from some sort of insect like ants, spiders or chiggers. This could also be ringworm. Antibiotics on the sores and keep very clean! This is a bacteria that is very communicable

Does tri-lo-sprintec help acne?

I recently switched from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo to Tri-lo-sprintec and I am actually breaking out more. I am diabetic and I asked my doctor if my increase in breakouts was related to my diabetes. When I told her that I had switched birth controls she believed it was most likely my new birth control causing the breakouts. I have only been taking the Tri-lo-sprintec for two months but I have never had such bad breakouts. I don't know if this will eventually stop but I am seriously considering going back on the Ortho. One of the side effects listed on the Tri-lo-sprintec website is acne and oily skin.

What to do if ingrown hair on scrotum pulled and there is excessive blood?

It's expected that you would bleed in this situation. Eventually it should stop. If it is still bleeding after a few hours you need to see a doctor.

How long can face wash be used after it has expired?

You should not use anything after it has expired, not even one or two days.

What do blackheads look like?

Little black bumps that are fairly level with the skin surface. It is a build up of oils and dirt that are blocking a pore. An exfoliant will help remove them and slight message and pressure on the sides of it can loosen the plugged pore.

I have this zit like thing in my throat and when stuff comes out it's like kinda hard and like it hurts my throat what do i have?

that is called a puss pocketThat is called a puss pocket, I know it sounds gross.. well it is gross... If its white then that is the infection in it. It took about 3 days for mine to go away. What you should do is gargle with warm salt water about twice a day this kills the germs infecting you throat. Eventually the infection falls out (i know ewww) When it does i suggest still gargle after that to keep the germs out. If there is more than one then still gargle... sooner or later it will go away :D

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Thank you so much! I was very worried about it at first (I didn't know what it was and I'm a paranoid person especially about those kind of things) but mine seems to be pretty mild and hopefully it will go away with warm salt water. I can't think of anything "bad" that it could do to it? Will it hurt? I know salt hurts in cuts/infections/etcetera but helps them. But still, will it hurt a little? :-\

Does anyone know why I have two small white spots and a couple of pimples on back of throat but yet throat swab normal?

My best guess is a puss pocket, the "pimples" growing are soon to be puss pockets. A puss pocket is a white gross think on ur throat that carries infection. The best way to get rid of it is gargle with warm salt water about twice a day, when you wake up and when you go to bed, this will kill all the germs that are infecting your throat. It may takes a few days to go away. You know when the infection is out cuz it falls out and usually you spit it out. (Gross) I suggest keep gargling for a little bit after the white dots are gone. This will keep the germs away. For me I had a really sore throat after they were gone and it hurt every time i swallowed.. but that was a while after... I hope this was useful :D

How can acne be treated if it is caused by hormonal imbalance?

Hormonal imbalances are usually caused by stress (if not some sort of disorder). Acne cream regularly applied will do the trick in most cases. Just try to relax more.

Does dude mean a pimple on a whales butt?

no. it was first used in the 1800s as a term meaning a wealthy, well dressed man.

What is the best product for Buffying out scars?

If you want the best way to Buffy out scars, New Medical Technology is proven the best. I have tried it and it works well, they have a cream and an adhesive. I have tried both and they both work. I got cut by a kitchen knife and got a really bad scar. It healed in 3 weeks with New Gel Technology.

Is antiseptic good on pimples?

i think of couse you can. it is actually based on my experience. after popping my pimples i'll wash my face using my regular face cleanser then i'll applying my toner and antiseptics.. it works as no more pimples and my pores closed. but i'm not sure about it in the eyes of medicine..

What is mastebating?

a disease that makes your nipples fall off and eventually kills you

What do you do if you have pimples on your upper back and on your upper chest and you are going to swimming classes soon?

Try washing them like you would pimples on your face. Many stores and brands carry body scrub lines of products. Try un-cented, no-oil, little lotion ones. These are less likely to cause any pore clogging or rashes or irritations. Scrub off the dead skin that could get trapped in pores. Wear lighter clothing that won't keep sweat against your body, allowing bacteria to grow and infiltrate pores. Applying a topical over-the-counter acne medication can help, too.

Why do peanuts causes acne?

In most cases peanuts do not cause acne. This is because researchers have concluded there is no proper diagnosis for acne. There are several factors that contribute to it. Certain types of food intake like eating too much junk food, eating oily food and reducing the number of watery vegetable and fruits weakens your skin cells and damages them which opens your skin to acne vulnerability.

What things can you eat that makes you breakout?

chocolate,ice cream, any sweets and anything that has caffeinne in it like pop and coffee

How does acne effect teen lives?

It can cause them to be VERY self conscious. I used to have acne and I wouldn't talk to people just so they wouldn't have to look at me.

Can alcohol cause acne?

No. There is no food or beverage that can cause acne, so the old myth of chocolate or pizza causing acne is very untrue; and the same thing goes for alcohol. Acne is always caused by excess androgen, a male hormone produced in the adrenal glands in both men and women, which stimulates the sebaceous glands (oil glands). Acne is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. Acne occurs when hair follicles become plugged with sebum (oil), dead skin cells and a bacteria called propionibacterium (or P. acnes bacteria). This anaerobic bacteria flourishes in the absence of oxygen, irritates and inflames the hair follicle lining and causes the sebaceous gland to clog. Sebum continues to produce and is trapped with the bacteria under the skin, along with pus, which is the by-product of bacterial overgrowth. this can produce a potential rupture leading to acne lesions.

Causes of acne are hormonal changes, genetics, emotional stress, medication (ie: Birth Control), greasy or humid environment, steroids, hormonal changes during pregnancy, or onset of puberty, or skin surface friction or irritation.

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Zits on balls?

provably not zits, more than likely you have a sexually transmitted disease

Does yaz help acne?

I have been taking Yaz for about a year now, and I haven't noticed any difference in my acne at all. I started taking it with Accutane, and while the Accutane helped my acne significantly, I still have mild breakouts, and the Yaz does nothing about them.

I also think you might need to know what my doctor told me last week. Apparently, Yaz is under scrutiney for it's semi-dangeous side effects. Mainly, the dosage of preogesterone causes you to you retain postassium, which is really bad for your heart, and it causes a lot of intense emotional side effects. This pill also apparently decreases your libido, if that matters to you. My doctor was so concerned he changed me to a different pill, called Loestrin Fe. It's supposed to do all the same that Yaz promises, including clearer skin, without the side effects.

I have noticed a few of the emotional side effects and I decided it would be good to get off Yaz, to see if it changes. I am also concerned about the potassium. That's really not good for you.

I think you should be able to find another low dose birth controll pill that doesn't have the side effects Yaz does. My sister takes Loestrin and says it works great for her skin.