Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Blackheads and whiteheads, Papules and pustules.

BLACKHEADS. What is it?!
Blackhead occurs when opens the pores on the surface, and sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, oxidizes and turns brown / black. This is not dirt and can not be washed away. Blackheads can last for a long time, since the content very slowly drain to the surface.


WHITEHEADS! What is it?!
When trapped sebum and bacteria to remain below the surface of the skin, whitehead is formed. Whiteheads can show how tiny white spots, or they may be so small that they are invisible to the naked eye.

Papule! What is it?!

Papule happens when there is a break in follicular wall. White blood cells in haste and pore becomes inflamed.


Pustule! What is it?!

Pustule forms a few days later, when the white blood cells make their way to the surface of the skin. This is what people usually referred to as "zit" or "pimple".

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