What causes pimples?

Hi,

Thank you for your question!

Pimples are one of the most common skin condition among young teenagers and adults. Although they are very common there is still a lot of misconception on what they are and how to treat them.
Something that most people don’t know is that the life of a pimple begins around 2-3 weeks before it appears on the surface of the skin. A pimple is not something created overnight and it’s caused by a number of factors.

Some of these main factors that contribute to the formation of a pimple are hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy, menopause) extra sebum (excess oil production), hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin, bacteria and inflammation.
If you want to know more you can read our article ‘What is acne’.

We hope this answer helps. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team on 1800 033 706 or email us at customerservice@egopharm.comif you have any skin care questions.

Kind regards,
Ego Pharmaceuticals