They’re just an unfortunate part of life – pimples.  We get them as adolescents and we get them again as adults.  Everybody has had them and some get these pimples worse than others.  They always seem to appear when you least expect them to and when it matters the most.  They can also leave lasting scars in more serious cases or if we don’t treat them correctly.  So, how do we rid our selves of these pimples and get clearer skin?

Well, first of all don’t pick at them.  That’s right, because picking at or popping pimples is the quickest way to injure your skin and cause scarring.  While the affected area is red and swollen, you may not notice the resultant scarring, but you sure will in a week or two.  The worst part is that any scars that result from your picking at pimples will surely get worse as you get older.  When you reach 35 or so years old you will really start to notice those pimple scars as your skin starts to lose its collagen.  And you’ll wish you had never popped those zits.

To properly treat those pimples, or zits as some may refer to them, one must properly clean their facial skin.  It is important to not be too rough.  I’ve heard of people saying use a wash cloth and scrub hard.  This will only make it worse and lead to a reddened complexion in some cases.  It is best to use a gentle facial cleanser instead of a harsh soap.  Cetaphil has a great daily facial wash.  Then to further remove oils and dirt (especially for women and their makeup) one can use rubbing alcohol gently applied with cotton balls.  This will remove the dirt and excess oils gently and is especially good for blackhead prone areas like the sides of the nose and chin.

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For women it is very important that you let your skin breathe as much as possible.  This means never wearing makeup to bed.  Always take the time to gently cleanse and then use an alcohol pad or similar as described above to remove stubborn dirt and excess oil.  Another great idea for anyone suffering from pimples, zits or acne is to constantly use clean pillow covers and sheets (if you also have body or back acne).  This will remove the chances of the bacteria and greases and oils accumulating in your sheets which would further acerbate the problem and make it worse.

Another great idea which is used by both dermatologists and plastic surgeons in pretty much every office world wide is to use a TCA (Trichloroacetic acid) chemical peel to kill the surface and deeper lying bacteria that are behind pimples, zits and acne.  A medium strength TCA peel will break down and remove all clogged pores and kill virtually all the acne causing bacteria on ones face or where ever it is applied.  A TCA peel is one of the most effective treatments for pimples, zits and even stubborn acne.  It has even been known to virtually clear up pimples, zits and more in one treatment.

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Most doctors are now in unison that most foods and food allergies don’t cause acne or pimples except for one -  milk.  Most milk that we buy at the store has come from genetically altered and hormone driven cows.  These cows are injected with special hormones and such to greatly increase the milk output.  Many of these hormones transpire right into the milk and you will drink in these hormones.  This has been documented to cause and worsen acne, pimples and zits.  So if you are experiencing an increase in pimples, zits or acne you may want to lay off the milk and/or switch to organic milk.  Organic products have not had these hormonal or other chemicals introduced to them.  They are more expensive, however.

In some cases your doctor may prescribe antibiotics like tetracycline or stronger medications, but that is usually reserved for the worst cases.  If you eat nutritiously, drink plenty of water and wash your skin and care for it properly you will notice a great reduction in the occurrence of pimples.  You can also use a TCA peel from time to time to completely kill off any acne bacteria on your face and get a cleaner and more youthful complection.