subject: To Squeeze Or Not To Squeeze Your Acne Pimples Or Spots? [print this page] If you have an attack of acne, pimples, spots or zits it is very tempting to squeeze the offending bump!
Do you remember mum telling you to NOT SQUEEZE or PICK? She would tell you that it would seriously make it worse RIGHT? Well, she wasn't kidding. If you are still picking and squeezing your pimples today, it is time to stop. Picking and squeezing a spot is a big mistake. It can lead to a small scab becoming a large wound, and can very easily result in a massive infection. The unsightly blemish that results is known as excoriated acne. Squeezing will damage the tissue and this could lead to scarring.
If you do have to attack a spot, consider following this dermatologists approved method. Clean the skin and sterilize the tip of a needle by holding it in a naked flame. Gently, nick the surface of the pimple, and drain it using cotton wool and the clean it with 20 vol hydrogen peroxide solution. Do not squeeze it or pick at it.
To deal with unsightly blackheads, purchase a blackhead extractor available online or from some pharmacies. Soften the area with a hot water compress for ten minutes before you gently extract the black head.
Over cleansing itself can cause acne by stimulating the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. cleanse morning and night with a gentle cleanser. Don't be tempted to squeeze and pop those hard cysts. This is really damaging and will lead to scarring.
Inflamed acne needs gentle treatment remember, it is already aggravated, so harsh treatments and rough abrasive actions will aggravate it more. Be gentle with your face and how you treat your acne to avoid scarring and damaging the skin. Your skin is producing too much sebum, a natural oily lubricant and the excess is blocking the pores of your skin. Try to ensure that if you do put a treatment on your skin, ensure it is not an oil based treatment as this will make the skin worse.
