Pimple outbreak causes due to sebum that clogs skin pores. Other causes of acne are over-clogging of pores, increase of hormonal levels during puberty and menstrual cycle.

Signs of pimple appear as blackheads or whiteheads usually on the face, neck, shoulder and chest. Indications of mild, severe acne are nodules and pus-filled lesions.

For prevention of pimples, skin should be kept clean and avoid touching hands on face and excess makeup. To control acne, reduce stress and keep healthy eating habits.

To get rid of pimple growth on skin; limejuice and groundnut oil mixture is effective. For treating acne; clove, raw papaya juice and grated potato is beneficial.

Foods for preventing pimples must be rich in zinc which can be obtained from lean meat, shellfish, skinless chicken. Diet to prevent pimples must be rich in polyunsaturated fats.