SYMPTOMES AND TREATMENT OF BLACKHEADS

Symptoms for Blackheads
People of all ages get blackheads, but it is most common in adolescents. Nearly 85 percent of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 develop the disorder.
Common Symptoms of Blackheads:
Coarse skin complexion may lead to the condition of blackheads.
If your skin pores get enlarged, they may inturns to blackheads.
Flaky skin shows the presence of blackheads.
Mouldy skin appearance
Makeup doesn't stay in the skin of peoples, who are suffering from blackheads.
Blackheads appear in areas of skin that have a large number of sebaceous glands.
Blackheads consists of several different types of 'spot', which can be roughly divided as follows:
Acne - In serious conditions, pimples and acnes become the symptoms of blackheads.
Whiteheads - Small, firm bumps with a white centre.
Pustules - Pus-filled spots with an obvious balloon of white pus, which may turn yellow as the spot begins to heal.
Nodules - Hard Lumps under the skin that can be very painful, go deep into the skin and often cause scars. These are the most common type of spot found in very severe acne, and they often run together in groups. When they heal, they may leave scars.
Treatment for Blackheads:
If you consult some beautician for the treatment of your blackheads, make sure, a sterilized implement is used for removing blackheads. A gadget, known as 'blackhead extractor' is available these days. It should be cleaned regularly and the gadget should be kept in hydrogen peroxide before use.
Some Effective Tips to Get Rid of Blackheads:
Use creams containing AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Fruit acids) like glyco-creams that will clear away any dead skin cells and "expose" the blackhead.
Keep your hair away from your face. Greasy hair and skin go together, and hair can spread infection.
Avoid washing the face with soaps more than twice a day. Instead you may wash your face many a times in a day but with plain water.
A drug named " adapalene " does wonder in reducing the blackhead formation by stimulation of skin growth through modulation of cellular differentiation and keratinization of follicular epithelial cells, i.e. it encourages skin peeling.
Doctors usually recommend an OTC or prescription topical medication for people with mild signs of blackheads. Topical medicine is applied directly on the blackheads or on the entire area of affected skin. Medicines or Lotions include - Benzoyl Peroxide, Resorcinol, Salicylic Acid, and Sulfur are the most common topical OTC medicines used to treat blackheads.
Oral Antibiotics (tablets), such as tetracycline, can be prescribed for inflammatory blackheads.
Antibiotics - help stop or slow the growth of bacteria and reduce inflammation.
Apply an astringent. It helps reduce oiliness. If its a bit harsh mix a bit of rose water in it.
Gram Flour and Curd - Apply a paste of gram flour and curd on the affected area. When the mixture hardens and dries up, gently scrap off with your finger tips and wash the face.