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

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

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

How To Clear Clogged Pores

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

A blackhead or whitehead can expel its contents to the surface and heal. Or, the cells lining the follicle wall can become damaged and inflammatory acne can appear. These injuries 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 an injury 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 usually refer to as a zit or a pimple. An inflamed lesion can sometimes completely collapse or explode, severely inflaming the nearby skin, and usually destroying surrounding follicles. These lesions are called nodules or cysts and may require a special acne treatment:

Nodule: When a follicle breaks along the bottom, total collapse can happen, causing a large, inflamed bump that can be sore to the touch.

Cyst: Sometimes a severe inflammatory reaction can produce a very large pus filled lesions or cyst. This kind of acne must be treated 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.