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What are blackheads?
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.
Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis:
The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may l...more
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.
Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis:
The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may l...more
Asked for male, 23 years old from Bangalore
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There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. Unless someone examines you, we cannot know the cause. Unless we find out the cause it is difficult and pointless to treat. Please send photos with detailed history in private chat for proper treatment. Use a good sunscreen and start exercising. Take lots of fruits and green vegetables in your diet.
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Pimples are a normal skin condition that affect many people. Pimples are an inflammation of the skin in which the sebaceous glands (oil glands) become infected with bacteria, swell up, and fill with pus.
There are a lot of lotions and medicines on the market to treat pimples but they can take time. Many natural methods are effective in treating pimples within a very short time period
steam
steaming is wonderful for your skin at any time, but particularly when you have pimples. The st...more
There are a lot of lotions and medicines on the market to treat pimples but they can take time. Many natural methods are effective in treating pimples within a very short time period
steam
steaming is wonderful for your skin at any time, but particularly when you have pimples. The st...more
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People who have been using different kinds of skin care products have got a lot of misconceptions. Those misconceptions need to be removed otherwise you will never be able to choose the right skin care cosmetics for yourself.
6 top misconceptions about skin-care products
Costly products are the best: There are many fellows who think that if the skin care products are costly, then they must be equipped with greater effectiveness. In fact, this is one of the leading reasons t...more
6 top misconceptions about skin-care products
Costly products are the best: There are many fellows who think that if the skin care products are costly, then they must be equipped with greater effectiveness. In fact, this is one of the leading reasons t...more
Asked for male, 21 years old from Ahmednagar
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Dear Gaurav ji,
Pimples/Acne is a skin condition due to the accumulation of dead skin cells in the hair follicles with oil.
It may be due to the following reasons:
- Excess oil production
- Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells
- Bacteria
- Excess activity of hormones
Homeopathy for acne is different from conventional treatment in that a homeopathic remedy is individualized to the person. Because every person is different, no single homeopathic remedy will...more
Pimples/Acne is a skin condition due to the accumulation of dead skin cells in the hair follicles with oil.
It may be due to the following reasons:
- Excess oil production
- Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells
- Bacteria
- Excess activity of hormones
Homeopathy for acne is different from conventional treatment in that a homeopathic remedy is individualized to the person. Because every person is different, no single homeopathic remedy will...more
Asked for female, 32 years old from Srinagar
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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from readymade gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe Vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour.
Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
Simple Honey Mask--Before applying this mask, rinse yo...more
Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
Simple Honey Mask--Before applying this mask, rinse yo...more
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People who have been using different kinds of skin care products have got a lot of misconceptions. Those misconceptions need to be removed otherwise you will never be able to choose the right skin care cosmetics for yourself.
6 top misconceptions about skin-care products
Costly products are the best: There are many fellows who think that if the skin care products are costly, then they must be equipped with greater effectiveness. In fact, this is one of the leading reasons that ...more
6 top misconceptions about skin-care products
Costly products are the best: There are many fellows who think that if the skin care products are costly, then they must be equipped with greater effectiveness. In fact, this is one of the leading reasons that ...more
Asked for male, 26 years old from Farrukhabad
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Acne occurs mainly due to the action of hormones on the oil glands in the skin. The draining ducts of the oil glands get blocked and hence they are not able to drain the oil secretion. The oil and cells inside the blocked gland form a perfect environment for the growth of propionibacterium acnes (the organism responsible for acne). Thus, it results in the formation of pimples or acne.
Drink water 10 glass / day
wash your face 3 times / day avoid oily food eat one orange daily do not sque...more
Drink water 10 glass / day
wash your face 3 times / day avoid oily food eat one orange daily do not sque...more
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M. Sc. Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics, B.S...read more
Dietitian/Nutritionist•Visakhapatnam
It is actually possible to get some Vitamin D goodness from lots of everyday foods. Sunlight, Promotes vitamin D synthesis from cholesterol in the skin. Cod liver oil, Sardines, Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna, Raw Milk, Caviar, Eggs, Mushrooms. The Top Foods Containing Vitamin D. Shiitake and Button Mushrooms. Dried shiitake mushrooms are high in vitamin D. Shiitake, button, and oyster mushrooms are also rich in vitamins B1 and B2. Mackerel. Sockeye Salmon. Herring. Sardines. Catfish. Tuna. Cod Liver Oi...more
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