Probably, there is not a single adult on the whole planet who at least once in his life has not encountered the problem of acne or small pimples. In the fight against this problem, a variety of methods are used - cosmetic skin cleansing, masks, creams, antiseptics, folk recipes and, of course, squeezing acne. But doctors say that you can’t act on them in this way. So what to do?
Squeezing Acne: How Dangerous Is It?
Many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to crush acne, especially on their own. There is no single answer to this question. It all depends on the type of rash, the intensity of inflammation, etc.
Doctors, for example, strongly insist that squeezing acne at home is prohibited. The fact is that the purulent contents of acne can get on the skin and cause even greater complications, or, conversely, get into the blood and cause infection. And it is very easy to bring an infection into a fresh wound, which will only exacerbate the problem.
On the other hand, if you do not touch the pimples, their contents may harden and scars will form in their place in the future, which is almost impossible to remove. Traces of acne on the face - not the most pleasant sight.
But in cosmetology salons this is exactly what they are doing. Facial cleansing is squeezing acne. But the procedure is carried out by a specialist, using appropriate disinfectants and causing minimal skin damage.
Unfortunately, not every person has the opportunity to address a similar problem to beauty salons. That is why most of us seek to squeeze out an ugly tubercle and regain our former appearance.
Acne squeezing: how not to cause irreparable harm to the skin?
If you have already decided to deal with acne on your own, then you need to follow some rules. You can crush only single acne with yellowish or white contents, as well as "black dots". Remember that the pimple must fully mature so that at one time you completely deal with it.
Do not squeeze acne with dirty hands, and without cleansing the skin, this way you can cause infection and increase inflammation.
- The day you start, you need to wash and steam out the skin of the face. For this purpose, you can use steam baths from a decoction of chamomile or string. But if you don’t have the time or desire, just dampen a clean cloth in hot water and put it on your face. Remove it after 2 - 3 minutes and rinse your face with water.
- Now wash your hands with soap, paying particular attention to the cleanliness of the nails and the skin under them.
- Wipe your hands, pimple and the skin around it with an antiseptic solution. You can use salicylic alcohol or cologne. Remember that alcohol dries, and if you use it often enough, then the upper layers of the skin will begin to peel off and peel off.
- Now wrap your fingers in clean pieces of bandage or napkins. This will protect you from infection in the wound, as well as protect against skin damage. The fact is that the traces of the nails are stored for a very long time, and with strong pressure even scratches are formed.
- Now place your fingers at a sufficient distance from the top of the pimple so that the pressure is applied from the inside. If you press directly on the place of accumulation of purulent contents, then it can penetrate into the deep balls of the skin.
- Remember that you must squeeze out all the pus. The procedure is completed only when blood began to stand out from the wound. Otherwise, inflammation and suppuration may begin again and become more intense.
- Now treat the squeezed pimple with an antiseptic - cologne or peroxide.
- Remember that a ripe pimple should be squeezed out easily. If its contents are difficult to remove, then it has not yet matured. Try again the next day.
- Do not push too hard - you can damage blood vessels and internal tissues. Sometimes this can lead to more intense inflammation or bruising.
Now you know how to get rid of pimples and not damage the skin. Remember that failure to follow simple hygiene standards can lead to dangerous complications.