Proper Methods for TreatmentFacial Acne
Squeezing face pimples can be very tempting; healing takes time, and it seems that squeezing provides immediate relief.
However, try to avoid doing this, as it interferes with your skin’s natural healing process and increases the risk of scarring and infection, which is worse than a temporary acne spot.
Dermatologists will tell you that squeezing acne should be a last resort and should be avoided whenever possible. In this article, we will address several tips to reduce its risks and damages.
Is it better to squeeze pimples or leave them alone?
The best way to protect your skin is not to touch pimples so they can heal naturally. Trying to squeeze a pimple might allow you to expel pus, but as you apply pressure, pus and the pimple’s core (dead skin cells and oils) can push deeper instead of coming out.
Pressure can also cause the walls of the cavity beneath your skin to rupture, spreading contaminated material into the surrounding tissue. All this leads to more damage than simply letting the pimple heal on its own. The more you damage your skin, the greater the chance of scarring.
How can we treat pimples without squeezing?
Squeezing pimples is not the only way to get rid of them—try these tips first.
Visit a dermatologist:
The best thing you can do is consult a dermatologist or esthetician about extracting blackheads or acne.BlackheadsorAcneThey know how to carefully remove those spots without damaging your skin.
Extraction works especially well for blackheads. A therapist can remove many blackheads in just a few visits. However, due to the cost and practicality, it is unrealistic to go to the doctor every time you see a pimple.
Using a warm compress:
If you have whiteheads and light pimples, you can use a warm compress. Soak a soft cloth in warm water and hold it on the pimple for a few minutes; warm it up again when it cools down.
Heat helps to loosen the pimples, making them easier to drain naturally. However, ensure that the pimple is a large whitehead on the surface. Doing this before applying a warm compress can lead to more inflammation and make it stick out more.
This method does not work well for blackheads because their core is much harder. If you’re looking for other non-prescription treatment methods, dampen a cloth and apply it to the pimple to help it dry out.
You can try over-the-counter medications like benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, and salicylic acid to see which one works best for your skin.
Using home remedies such asBaking soda, tea tree oil, hydrogen peroxide, and charcoal masks is suitable for removing painful blackheads.
How to properly treat whiteheads?
Ideally, you can take care of your skin without squeezing pimples. Squeezing should always be the last step.
If you feel you need to pop a whitehead, it is better to do it safely. Remember that anytime you squeeze a pimple, there is no guarantee that you won’t damage your skin. Following these steps will minimize the chances of this and will work only for whiteheads close to the skin’s surface.
- Wash your hands with water andsoap.Disinfect the needle with alcohol.
- Gently insert the tip of the needle parallel to the pimple, not so deep that it bleeds; just puncture the surface without damaging the skin. If this causes severe skin damage, the pimple is not ready for extraction.
- Wrap cotton around your fingers and place it on both sides of the pimple; however, instead of squeezing, the pimple should gently come out, minimizing the chance of pushing contaminants into the skin.
- If this method helps you, no further pressure is needed; clean the area with antibacterial soap and apply a little moisturizer or a toner.
- You should never squeeze inflamed and deep pimples:
While you can sometimes gently squeeze some pimples, there are specific types that you should never do this with. Any red, large, inflamed, deep, or cystic pimples should not be squeezed. It’s better to wait for them to heal with home remedies.
How to remove blackheads without damaging the skin?
In general, squeezing blackheads is safer than inflamed pimples because there is less risk of infection and scarring. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should squeeze them, and you should still treat your skin gently.
You might want to perform extractions immediately after a shower or bath. Steam and heat open your pores, softening blackheads and making it easier to remove them.
Wash your hands with soap.
Wrap cotton around your fingers and gently press on both sides. Try to press gently from underneath the blackheads.
Instead of applying constant pressure, use more
massageto help loosen the pores. Continue this until the core is fully removed. Remember not to apply too much pressure to avoid leaving fingerprints on the skin.Use moisturizer on all areas where you have applied pressure on the pimple.
Use manicure tools
A different option is to use small metal tools, known as extractors, which are usually found in manicure kits and are used to remove blackheads. However, if this is done by untrained individuals, it can cause more damage and you might bruise your skin from excessive pressure.
If you are using these tools, make sure to sterilize them with alcohol first. Position the tool so that
the blackheadis centered, applying gentle pressure. If it leaves signs of redness on the skin, you’ve applied too much pressure.Extraction of Pimples
