Acne is not an uncommon problem.I It haunts one and all at least once in a lifetime. You can get acne on various parts of the body like the back, neck and the face.
But, the most common place to get acne is the forehead. It is a part of the T-zone, which is the oiliest region of the face. This area usually shines with excess oil secretion and is therefore prone to pimples. However, you can combat forehead pimples easily with some effective methods of treatment and good hygiene. If yours is a severe case, you must consult a dermatologist.
The causes of forehead acne are not the chocolates or pizzas you eat; it is the over-secretion of the sebaceous gland that is responsible for your acne. The sebaceous glands produce a substance called sebum. The production of sebum is regulated by the hormone androgen which has testosterone. It is the hormone testosterone which is responsible for the over production of sebum. Excess sebum clogs the pores of the skin leading to blackheads. These black heads provide the ground for the bacteria to grow which results in Propionibacterium acnes. These P acnes cause pimples on the forehead and elsewhere. Other than this, there are other factors like hair products and hair oils that contribute to acne on the forehead.
It is very important to keep your forehead clean if it is prone to acne. You must wash your face twice in a day to keep it germ free. Try using the popular Facial Cleanser by the Exposed Skin Care System. It is a mild and effective cleanser. You can use a scrub containing salicylic acid to get rid of dead skin that would block the pores of your skin. Make minimum use of face wash or soap if your skin is prone to dryness. Too much dryness also causes pimples.
It is not only cleansing that is important, along with it exfoliation too is equally important. Use a good quality scrub regularly to keep your skin smooth and fresh. This would also remove all the dead skin from your face. Those having a gentle skin must not exfoliate more than twice in a week. It is not only your face, you must exfoliate your whole body while taking a shower.
Use medicated lotions and creams for pimple prone foreheads. A lotion containing benzoyl peroxide would be good. This substance kills acne causing bacteria. It is also a bleaching agent so be careful with your clothes while applying it.
If your forehead acne is still adamant you must consider visiting a dermatologist for the right course of treatment.
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