Getting Rid OF Papules Naturally

How To Get Rid OF Papules Naturally

Rashes on your skin may be unsightly, itchy, and irritating. Often identified as skin lesions, these are termed as papules. To get rid of papules, read our article until the end.

What are Papules

A papule is a tiny area of abnormal skin that is less than a centimetre. It can be of various shapes and has a distinct border. The shape may be of the dome or flat, but usually, they are cone-shaped. Papules are red or pink in colour, but maybe brown or purple. These tiny skin lesions may have a small impression in the middle giving an appearance of the navel. In most of the cases, papules are not severe. They are inflamed whiteheads without pus and no visible fluid. They may be tender to touch. Usually, they develop as rash or appear in clusters. Simple home remedies are enough to get rid of papules. 

Causes And Symptom Of Papules

Papules are small and solid bumps formed on the skin due to inflammation of whiteheads. They develop when the wall of the follicle is broken, and the area is invaded by the white blood cells causing inflammation of pores.

Papules appear tender and are often itchy. On scratching, they result in crusty and red eruptions. They may develop on any part of the body but are more common on the face and can be accompanied with other skin issues such as contact dermatitis, chicken pox, psoriasis, lichen planus, contact dermatitis and rosacea. 

Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Papules Naturally

To treat papules effectively at home try home remedies mentioned below:

Honey and oatmeal –

The combination of honey and oatmeal absorbs the excess oil, acts as natural toner and antiseptic.

What to do:

• Cook a half cup of oatmeal
• Mix it with a one-eighth cup of honey
• Cool the blend
• Apply the paste to the affected area
• Leave it for 15 minutes
• Wash it off with warm water

Use this home remedy two times in a week to treat papule acne. 

Baking soda and olive oil-

Baking Soda and olive oil both are healing ingredients with super cleansing properties. They fight papules and cleanse the skin. Baking soda is a well known natural cleanser and exfoliator. It removes the grease, oil and dead skin cells. Olive oil, on the other hand, nourishes the skin. 

What to do

• Take a teaspoon of baking soda
• Mix sufficient amount of olive oil to make a paste
• Apply the paste on your face
• After 15 minutes wash it off
• Repeat this two times in a week.

Corn Starch-

Corn starch is rich in healing and skin-enriching properties. Both the ingredients are easily available in everyone’s kitchen. 

What to do:

• Take a tablespoon cornstarch
• Add sufficient amount of water to make a paste
• Apply the cornstarch paste to the affected area
• Leave it for 20 minutes
• Wash it off with water when the paste dries

Repeat this 2-3 times in a week. It is the best papule treatment. 

Apple cider vinegar-

Apple cider vinegar is alkaline and maintains the skin pH. It is antibacterial and a healing ingredient. It cleans and nourishes the skin and removes the excess of oil, grease and impurities.

What to do

• Take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• Mix it with an equal amount of water
• Wash your face with this solution two times in a day to get rid of papules on face.

Tea tree oil-

Tea tree oil is antiseptic and antibacterial. It is a natural papule treatment and results in flawless skin. However, this oil is very potent and should not be applied to the skin without diluting, or it may cause burning and irritation.

What to do

To a teaspoon of coconut oil, add a few drops of tea tree oil and apply directly to the papules with the help of a cotton swab. Repeat this two times in a day. Discard the cotton swab after use.

Camphor oil-

Camphor oil is a super cool ingredient. It is antiseptic, eliminates the skin impairment and rejuvenates the skin. 

What to do

• Take a teaspoon of lentil powder

• Add few drops of camphor oil to it
• Apply the paste directly to the papules
• Wash it after 10-15 minutes.

Foods are rich in Zinc–

Foods rich in the zinc boost our immune system. They are anti-inflammatory and fights infection. Foods rich in zinc are dark chocolate, cocoa powder, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and peanuts.

What to do

Add foods rich in zinc to your diet, or you can take zinc supplements after consulting your doctor. 

Now you have a list of home remedies to get rid of papules fast. Try them out and also pay attention to your skincare routine. It would help if you washed your face two times a day with a mild cleanser. Avoid scrubbing your skin. Before stepping out in the sun, apply sunscreen on your face and drink lots of water.