Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Whats the difference between a pimple, a wart and an ingrown hair?

A pimple or ingrown hair are similar in the fact that they are surrounded by puss. The body surrounds the bacteria (pimple) or hair with puss to protect itself from the infection.



A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, typically on hands and feet, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister. Warts are common, and are caused by a viral infection, specifically by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are contagious when in contact with the skin of another



Whats the difference between a pimple, a wart and an ingrown hair?

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Whats the difference between a pimple, a wart and an ingrown hair?

A pimple and ingrown hair are similiar. they are both red.. Each contains the same. Puss and bacteria or hair. A wart is very recognizable. It has like, seeds in it and it's raised.



Whats the difference between a pimple, a wart and an ingrown hair?

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Pimples are small skin lesions or inflammations commonly arising from clogged or infected pores. Most pimple outbreaks are usually a sign of impending acne, but there are other causes as well, like bacterial folliculitis, keratosis pilaris and other skin problems. If left unattended, they can multiply and lead to severe acne. They can even leave annoying scars on your skin if they are not treated immediately. Pimples usually develop after blackheads or whiteheads become inflamed and infected.



Warts are small harmless tumors of the skin caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus. The appearance of warts can differ based on the type of wart and where it is located on the body. Most warts are well defined, with skin thickening.



This is a hair inside the follicle, which begins to curl back down into the skin as it grows and attempts to either pass through the accumulated dead skin cells covering the mouth of the follicle or through an opening that does not exist. As a direct result, it creates a bump and can cause some discomfort until the hair is released. Generally, this type does not become infected when it develops in areas other than the face or bikini.

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