Acne vs. Pimples
Do you use pimples and acne interchangeably to describe the breakouts that plague your skin? If yes, are they the same thing? Let’s understand the difference so you too can beat the breakout-blues.
Understanding Acne and pimples
Your skin pores make an oily substance known as sebum. When sebum and dead skin cells cluster together, they form a lump in the follicle. Microbes in the lump cause inflammation. This leads to acne.
A pimple is typically a singular infected bump, while acne is the presence of several pus-filled breakouts spread across the skin. If you experience frequent breakouts, you perhaps have acne.
Pimples are usually milder than a full-blown acne attack. The reason for both skin conditions is clogged pores. And they are common in people with oily skin as it secretes more sebum.
The influence of hormones
Both pimples and acne can be attributed to hormones. When hormones flood the body at the onset of adolescence, the sebaceous glands produce more oil than trap dead skin cells and debris. Androgens are the principal hormones that cause acne. Excess oil, facial hair growth, and improper shaving create a breeding ground for microbes. As hormones in women fluctuate every month, acne flares can persist throughout their lives.
Menstruation and acne in women
Hormone imbalance can be a cause of constant concern for many women. Have you ever noticed that you get pimples on your chin right before your period? This is due to the fluctuations of hormones in your body. When this happens every month, it contributes to a varied range of side-effects, including pimples and acne. When ovulation occurs, hormone levels spike to help prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Oestrogen, progesterone, and androgens are responsible for carrying out this process.
Just like other premenstrual symptoms (PMS), pimples will appear when certain hormones are increasingly present than others. Some women have hormone imbalances that increase their risk of acne. If a woman develops too many androgens or produces too little estrogen, this can disrupt her cycle and cause issues like acne.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic treatment focuses on the underlying condition. Homeopathic medicines are carefully chosen after a detailed case-analysis. This includes your medical history, physical and mental makeup. Homeopathy treats the skin condition and also takes care of other factors like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is a common cause of acne in women. Moreover, skin scarring is also prevented with homeopathic medicine.
Read More: Why is homeopathy the best way to deal with acne or pimples?
At Dr Batra’s®, we have treated over 10,000 acne cases over the past 35 years. We have a success rate of 94.3% in treating skin disorders, including acne/pimples, as authenticated by American Quality Assessors.
If you find that your skin suffers regularly from breakouts, you should consult a homeopathic doctor by booking an online appointment. He/she can treat your skin condition without any side-effects.
