​​How do pimples form? Our Skin is covered in millions of tin | Advanced and Proficiency in English

​​How do pimples form?

Our Skin is covered in millions of tiny little pores, that sit at your hair follicles. Pores connect the surface of your skin to an underlying gland called the Sebaceous gland. This gland produces an oily substance called sebum which is released continually, in small amounts, into the hair follicles and skin. Dead skin cells are also carried up with the sebum so they can be washed away.

Occasionally, the sebaceous gland produces too much sebum. The overflow of oil can clog the pore. Excess oil and dead skin cells form a plug in the gland. This pore becomes clogged with sebum, oil, and possibly bacteria. These bacteria multiplies and can lead to an infection, swelling, and inflammation around the clogged pore. A white tip of pus will sometimes form at the top of the clogged pore. This creates a pimple.

Pimples are most likely to occur during the teenage years and around menstruation(for women) because during these times hormone production changes and the sebaceous glands become overactive.