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The best way to get rid of pimples is to simply use an anti pimple cream that is available over the counter. Not just any cream will work, but today most anti pimple creams contain either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. These two ingredients are essential for an anti pimple cream to be effective, so ensure that the cream that you buy contains either one of them. If not, the cream will be practically useless.
Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide work by helping the skin to get rid of dead cells more effectively. The accumulation of dead skin cells is the fundamental cause of pimples - normally, the dead cells are discarded naturally and cause no harm. Sometimes however, cells die at an accelerated rate, or the dead cells are not discarded, and as a result they build up on the skin's surface, where they end up blocking pores. When pores are blocked, sebum starts to build up in them, and bacteria sometimes attack the site, resulting in pimples and inflammation. Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide prevent this whole process by helping the skin to efficiently discard dead cells and minimizing the amount of bacteria present on the skin's surface.
You should be warned that treatment is not quick - do not expect your pimples to disappear in a day or two, or even a week or two. Pimples that have already developed will probably last for their normal duration, and new pimples will continue to develop for a while longer. In some cases it can take several months for the problem to be completely solved. The important thing is for you to apply the cream regularly, as per the instructions on the container.
In addition to this, you should maintain strict levels of hygiene by washing your face several times a day, washing your hands as well, and also by not touching your face unnecessarily. Never pluck, burst, or squeeze your pimples, and avoid getting into the habit of touching them idly. The only time you should touch the pimples is when you wash your face and when you apply the anti pimple cream.
If you find that this treatment is not effective even after six months, you should visit a skin specialist. In a few rare cases, more intense treatment is needed to solve an acne problem. The specialist will investigate your case thoroughly and then prescribe a suitable course of treatment.
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