Pimples are an inflammatory dermal condition characterized by external skin eruptions that are caused by sudden and strong outflow of sebum.This damages the cells lining the sebum canals within the skin follicles, or by plugging of the skin pores.

When the sebum glands are hyperactive or when they initially become active during puberty and produce large quantities of oil (sebum) the sudden outflow of large quantities of such sebum either ends up injuring the cells that line the sebum conduct or the sebum blocks the opening of the follicles (usually called pores).

If the cells lining the sebum canals get injured the body starts an inflammatory reaction to eliminate the problem and if the inflammatory reaction is uncontrolled as it commonly is you get pus, pain and elimination by your own system not only of the sebum but also some of the surrounding cells. If sebum (oil) which usually drains to the exterior gets clogged it becomes a rich feeding environment for the development of bacteria, and here a good pimple treatment comes in handy.

How To Eliminate Blackheads and Zits

Different types of acne start the same way. Pimples begin as a microcomedone. Microcomedones become non-inflamed skin blemishes named comedones - either a whitehead or a blackhead: When the trapped sebum and bacteria stay under the skin surface, a whitehead is formed. Whiteheads can show up as small white spots, or they may be so small that they are imperceptible to the naked eye. A blackhead occurs when the trapped sebum and bacteria partially open to the surface and turn dark due to melanin, the skin's pigment. It is not dirt and can't be washed away. Blackheads can last for a long time because the contents very slowly move to the surface.

A blackhead or whitehead can expel its contents to the exterior and heal. Or, the cells lining the follicle wall can become injured and inflammatory acne can ensue. These lesions can be caused by random occurrence or by picking at or touching the skin. Once a pimple has formed it is highly possible that you be left with some degree of acne scarring.

Papules: A papule occurs when there is a lesion in the follicular wall. Leukocytes rush in and the pore becomes inflamed.

Pustules: A pustule forms several days later when leukocytes make their way to the surface of the skin. This is what people commonly refer to as a zit or a pimple. An inflamed lesion can often completely collapse or explode, strongly inflaming the surrounding skin, and sometimes destroying neighboring follicles. These lesions are named nodules or cysts and may require a special acne treatment:

Nodule: When a follicle breaks along the bottom, complete collapse can happen, resulting in a large, inflamed lesion that can be sore to the touch.

Cyst: Sometimes a severe inflammatory reaction can result in very large pus filled lesions or cyst. This type of acne must be attended by a specialist.

Different Solution To Different Acne

To find the best treatment you have to remember that every solution is individual, so you need to find what is best for you. Start with something mild first until you find out what works.