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Tips for Managing Blemishes Safely
lemaster • April 23, 2019
Tips for Managing Blemishes Safely
People commonly pick or squeeze a blemish, even though this habit can lead to problems like redness and infection. However, people often continue their futile removal techniques despite the potential for scars or more obvious blemishes. Sometimes, the spots they attack are not even pimples. Here are some tips for skin-safe ways to address your unsightly blemishes.
Manage Clogged Pores
Pores can look larger as they fill with oil or makeup. Enlargement also occurs due to sun damage and age-related loss of elasticity. You have large pores that are clogged with debris, the solution is to clean them out, not squeeze them.
People that pick and squeeze at blackheads could cause more bacteria to enter the pore and this could cause even more enlargement. A better option is to cleanse the skin with charcoal masks, cleansers with salicylic acid, and commercial exfoliants. Salicylic acid works effectively for oily skin but can dry out other skin types, so use these products cautiously.
Visit a professional for persistent blackheads that continue to appear despite proper cleansing. A dermatologist can extract the blackheads properly without any damage to the surrounding skin. The doctor can also suggest effective products for your skin type that will cleanse the skin adequately without excess dryness.
Address Acne Spots
When you see a large pimple, you might struggle to not squeeze it into oblivion. However, squeezed pimples could cause bacteria to go deep into the skin and lead to cystic acne. A squeeze may also push bacteria into a nearby pore and create another pimple or leave a scar. If the blemish has turned into a pustule or a whitehead, you can drain it without squeezing it.
Clean and dry your hands and wash your entire face with an antibacterial cleanser. Apply a mud mask to the blemish and allow it to dry. Make a compress with hot water and a washcloth and press it against the pimple. Rinse and rewarm the cloth and place it back on the face to draw the pus to the surface. Wipe the cloth over the softened pimple until the top drains.
One of the best reasons to resist the desire to pick is the risk of a staph infection. The risk is heightened in the section from the corners of the mouth and over the nose known as the danger triangle because it can lead to serious brain or sinus infections.
In fact, keep the hands away from the face entirely except for hygiene purposes. People often transfer bacteria, oils, and dirt from their hands to their faces. Blemishes appear when the debris from their hands enters a pore on the face.
Check Out Bumps
Another reason to not pick is that the bump may not actually be a pimple. Many bumps and spots appear on the skin other than just blemishes, like milia. Milia are small keratin-filled cysts that mimic whitehead pimples. Acne that appears along with flushed face may be rosacea. Ingrown hair, folliculitis, rashes, and skin cancers can all look and feel like pimples at times.
A delay in treatment can cause a skin problem to spread or become more serious. Schedule a skin check for any blemish that looks unusual or grows differently than normal acne bumps or blackheads. Solutions for most skin problems are available from dermatologists and clear up quickly with the right product.
At Spartanburg Dermatology & Skin Surgery Clinic, P.C., we offer an accurate diagnosis as well as medical and cosmetic treatments for scars and blemished skin. An increase in the severity of the problem is always possible when people continue to self-treat. Contact us instead and discover how beautiful your skin can be.
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