Every person has a huge number of bacteria on their skin. Under normal conditions, this neighborhood does not cause any problems. But when the right conditions arise, bacteria cease to be harmless microorganisms. They safely penetrate the skin and give rise to an inflammatory process, which is expressed on the body in the form of acne. Getting rid of “uninvited guests” often takes a long time.
We used to call acne pimples - a skin disease. It occurs quite often. This disease is characterized by the following external manifestations:
- the skin is too oily because the functions of the sebaceous glands are impaired (seborrhea);
- blackheads (comedones);
- red pustules (pustules);
- scars that appear later.
Most often, acne settles in those areas of the skin where there are the most sebaceous glands. Therefore, the face, back and chest suffer from them.
In most cases, acne ruins the lives of teenagers. But older people also have the same problems.
The presence of acne cannot be ignored, especially if it does not heal for a long time. Acne does not occur by chance, and the disease cannot be neglected. Such deviations from the norm require treatment, especially since the presence of acne is also an aesthetic discomfort.
A lump has formed at the site of extrusion
Mechanically squeezing out a pimple with your own hands can result in the formation of a lump and even a painful tumor in its place. This problem may be explained by:
- Temporary swelling of tissues. Soon after pressing, the skin turns red and appears denser, but over time the situation normalizes. This is perhaps the most favorable outcome of getting rid of acne on your own.
- Proper manipulation and the lack of complete antiseptic treatment are not enough. In such a situation, an infection penetrates under the skin and subcutaneous inflammation begins. Most likely, a new pimple will soon appear on the skin, deeper and more serious.
- Incomplete removal of pus from a pimple. Some of the purulent masses (even microscopic) may well remain under the skin and form a lump that will take a long time to form or resolve. A large abscess may appear.
- Aggressive squeezing. Excessive persistence in getting rid of a pimple is fraught with the formation of scar tissue - a painless compaction under the upper layers of the epidermis.
- Poor metabolism, poor nutrition, or the presence of endocrine diseases. With all these pathologies, regeneration processes do not proceed correctly.
It is not always possible to deal with compaction at the site of acne on your own. In particular, it is often possible to activate the resorption of scar tissue only with the help of targeted procedures in a cosmetology office.
Additional diagnostics
More research is needed to understand the origins of acne. They include the following activities:
- Skin scraping and analysis of discharge (microscopy, culture).
- Allergy tests.
- Biochemical blood test (immunoglobulins, hormonal spectrum).
The patient must consult a dermatologist, in collaboration with whom the final diagnosis is formed. And the sooner this is done, the better. Only timely and adequate therapy will help eliminate the pathology and prevent complications. In order for acne to disappear and not turn into wounds or anything else, you must follow the doctor's recommendations in everything.
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How to remove the seal?
The mechanism for eliminating a tumor after squeezing out a pimple depends on the reasons for its appearance:
- If swelling develops soon after squeezing and is accompanied by redness, but is not too painful, you can simply treat the skin with an antiseptic. The ideal option would be inexpensive Chlorhexidine - you need to generously moisten a cotton swab and apply it to the problem area for 5-10 minutes. The medicine will disinfect the wound, help prevent and eliminate inflammation. If the antiseptic is cold, the effect will occur even faster. It is also possible to spot treat a squeezed pimple with calendula tincture.
- If the seal appears some time after squeezing out and is painful, you need to fight the internal inflammatory process. Vishnevsky ointment, ichthyol ointment or Levomekol are ideal for this. They must be used in accordance with the instructions, for example, Vishnevsky ointment should be applied in a thin layer to the problem area and covered with gauze on top. Just one use at night may be enough to resolve inflammation; deep acne requires re-treatment within 3-4 days. For those who tolerate iodine well, you can smear the problem area with it.
Coping with scarring skin changes at home is quite difficult. It would be a good idea to consult with a cosmetologist to accurately determine the extent of the problem.
Reasons for the appearance of marks
Dark spots after acne are formed as a result of exposure to external and internal factors. It is worth noting that there is a type of skin on which almost no marks remain, even after major acne or blackheads. The regeneration process is so fast that the stains disappear within a few hours. However, for most people, the cosmetic defect does not disappear without the use of special products. The main causes of the problem are considered to be the following:
- Incorrect treatment of large comedones, pimples, blackheads and acne. When using aggressive agents, the area of inflammation increases, healthy tissues are affected, and the pimple mark remains quite large.
- Squeezing out blackheads or trying to remove a closed comedon. The latter type of rash is almost invisible; it can be seen at close range or felt with your fingers. This is due to the fact that a comedone lacks a head, like acne. The purulent contents are located under the skin. However, some try to squeeze out the pimple, which causes the problem to worsen and the inflammatory process to develop.
- Infection in an open wound. Usually this is observed after squeezing, when a person did not treat the resulting wound with an antiseptic solution. Pathogenic microorganisms multiply quickly in a humid environment and provoke inflammation.
Sometimes spots after acne, pimples and blackheads remain even when a person does not use aggressive means and does not squeeze out the lesions. This occurs when the rashes suppurate as a result of the penetration of dust and pathogenic bacteria. If the pimple was large and painful when touched, a bluish or red spot will certainly appear after it disappears.
Pimple with a red spot around it
Sometimes not typical acne appears on the skin, but strange pimples, for example large ones with a red spot around them. In the central part there may be an abscess or a red dot. This phenomenon most often indicates the formation of a diffuse pimple and is often accompanied by painful sensations.
If a large pimple with a red spot around it appears on your skin, you should:
- Cool the problem area with ice. An excellent option can also be a cut of an aloe leaf that has been lying in the refrigerator for some time.
- Slow down the development of pimples with a cool fresh cucumber ring.
- Apply aspirin paste to the affected area. To prepare it, you just need to crush the tablet and mix it with a small amount of water. After a quarter of an hour, wash your face and lubricate the problem area with zinc ointment. If you carry out all the manipulations in the evening, by the morning the pimple may completely disappear.
- Lubricate the skin with an alcohol-based antiseptic, for example, calendula tincture, salicylic acid, or hydrogen peroxide solution. You shouldn’t expect an amazing effect from them, but the inflammation will definitely decrease.
Dermatologists and experienced cosmetologists strongly do not recommend trying to squeeze out large red pimples, because with such rashes the risk of spreading infection is extremely high, and careless handling can lead to extremely unpleasant consequences.
Recommendations
If you discover rashes, especially watery acne in a child, you need to consult a specialist. To avoid worsening your condition before visiting a doctor, follow some recommendations:
- A watery pimple should not be squeezed to avoid spreading the infection throughout the body.
- Don't forget about the rules of personal hygiene.
You should not eat spicy or fried foods, as well as processed foods.
- It is advisable to exclude fried and spicy foods from the diet. You should also avoid semi-finished products. To prevent allergies, consume confectionery products, citrus fruits, and fish in limited quantities.
- Isolate the sick person from others until the cause is determined.
The main thing in prevention is cleansing the body. Eliminating acne with clear liquid requires an integrated approach. First of all, you should eat a balanced diet. The diet should contain vitamins and minerals, more vegetables and fruits from fruit trees. To normalize your metabolism, do not forget about physical activity.
How to remove swelling on the face?
When a pimple grows on the skin, the process is often accompanied by painful swelling. Swelling may also appear after unsuccessful mechanical extrusion. To help eliminate it:
- Cold. You can narrow the blood vessels and reduce the flow of fluid to the affected area using a cold towel or ice cube. But do not overdo it with cooling, so as not to activate inflammatory processes.
- Alcohol. If the pimple is just growing, take a sponge, wet it with medical water or calendula tincture and apply to the problem area for ten minutes.
- Aloe. As we have already said, aloe can be an excellent help in the fight against acne, inflammation and swelling. Keep the leaf in the freezer for a couple of minutes, then cut it lengthwise and apply the pulp to the affected area.
- Parsley. Wash and shake off the greens, chop them thoroughly and dilute the resulting pulp with cucumber juice. Apply a compress to the problem area for a quarter of an hour.
If your eye is swollen
Sometimes acne on the face causes completely unpleasant consequences; an active inflammatory process and tissue trauma can lead to severe swelling. If your eye is swollen, you should:
- Drink any antiallergic medicine in the dosage indicated in the instructions.
- Take a slice of fresh potato or a slice of cucumber and apply it to your closed eyelids. The duration of this compress is twenty minutes.
- Prepare a dried tea bag and place it cold on the problem area.
- Apply Levomekol (pharmacy ointment with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties) to the pimple. It is important that the medicine does not get into the eye.
- Lubricate the pimple with Levosin. This is another pharmaceutical medicine that has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. You also need to protect your eyes from it.
Ophthalmologists strongly recommend not to self-medicate if your eyes are swollen, but to go to the clinic. If swelling does not go away, this may indicate the spread of infection and pose a serious threat to the health of the visual system.
Swelling above the ear
Pimples near the ears are often very, very painful. They tend to cause visible swelling and swelling. The already mentioned medications will help neutralize unpleasant symptoms:
- Vishnevsky ointment.
- Alcohol solution of calendula.
- Alcohol solution of salicylic acid.
- Levosin.
- Levomekol, etc.
Pimples near the ears should not be squeezed out, since with such localization there is a very high risk of inflammation spreading to the facial nerve.
