All dermatologists say that you should never squeeze pimples. However, if an eel pops up in a very visible place and this action is inevitable, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and technique of the procedure, because even the slightest violation can lead to infection entering the blood.
Is it possible, and if so, how to properly squeeze out pimples with your own hands - first things first.
Reasons for appearance
The most common cause of acne is hormonal imbalance.
In addition, individual groups have their own causes of rash, here are the most common:
- Self-treatment of acne.
- Squeezing pimples, holding the head, and touching the face with unwashed hands.
- Improper and unbalanced nutrition.
- Incorrectly selected cosmetics.
- Demodex mites.
- Overwork.
- Diseases of various internal organs, in particular the gastrointestinal tract.
Let's take a closer look at each group of people who want to get rid of acne.
Among women
One of the first causes of acne in women is a hormonal imbalance, in other words, excessive production of some hormones and a lack of others.
If there are malfunctions in the functions of organs that affect hormonal levels, a number of deviations begin that are not typical for the female body:
- unhealthy growth of hair on the face and body;
- hoarseness of voice;
- changing the body type to one close to the male type;
- excessive sebum production.
It is precisely the excessive activity of the sebaceous glands that leads to the appearance of acne. Androgens, male hormones such as testosterone, are responsible for the production of subcutaneous fat.
With their increased production, women begin to become keratinized in the sebaceous ducts, called hyperkeratinization. Because of this, the sebaceous glands enlarge and the ratio of linoleic and linolenic acids decreases.
This leads to a decrease in immunity and the penetration of bacteria, as well as their reproduction and the onset of the inflammatory process with subsequent suppuration.
Women with normal hormonal levels may also experience acne - we are talking about so-called premenstrual and postmenstrual acne.
Such rashes are short-term in nature and disappear on their own closer to the beginning or middle of the cycle. They appear due to a decrease in estrogen levels and an increase in progesterone.
Among the causes of acne in women, it is also worth noting pregnancy and lactation. These periods are characterized by global changes in hormonal levels, and can make themselves felt by the appearance of acne rashes in expectant mothers and breastfeeding women.
A common cause of acne on the skin, nose and lips, is chronic and sudden emotional shocks. Under the influence of sudden stress, blockages on the facial skin are broken down, causing redness and hardening of the pores.
Interestingly, when returning to normal life, problem areas disappear or can quickly be treated.
If the cause is a sudden nervous shock that suddenly appears in a woman, the acne will disappear on its own when the state of the nervous system returns to normal.
There are suggestions that foreign waste products of harmful bacteria penetrate the dermis and provoke inflammation.
In men
The reasons for the formation of acne in men are not very different from those listed in the paragraph above, but there are also individual ones, for example, improper shaving.
A number of reasons include:
- Demodex mite is a dangerous dermatological disease. A mite living under the skin can come out to replenish oxygen, creating ruts and microcracks in the skin. In their place, inflammation forms.
- Folliculitis or inflammation of the hair follicle after shaving is a problem for almost all men. While shaving, they accidentally spread infections into open pores and micro-wounds. After this, purulent pimples appear.
- Poor nutrition. Many products processed in our body produce enzymes and hormones that affect the production of sebum. Depending on whether or not you follow the diet, men can add or get rid of acne.
- Hygiene. Nowadays, a certain negligence in the field of hygiene is popular, but this fact is dangerous because the unkempt surface of the face is replete with microbes, which subsequently cause a rash.
- Sun. Ultraviolet radiation causes increased sweating and keratinization of cells. Excess sun damages the protective layers of the epidermis, making it easier for bacteria to stay and multiply on the skin.
The child has
Acne in young children appears for the following reasons:
- Miliaria is a rash in the form of small blisters with liquid inside. There may be slight redness at the site of appearance. Due to infections, they can turn into pustules.
- Hormonal acne. In newborns, they occur due to an increased concentration of the hormone estrol in the mother’s body. Often these types of pimples appear on the nose and disappear on their own within two weeks after birth.
- White pimples - near the lips and nose are collected in small groups, in rare cases they appear singly. They arise due to malfunctions of the pores and their immaturity. Papules often contain yellow or pearlescent contents. They most often occur in infants and tend to last up to six months.
- Allergic rashes. Children are affected by red spots on which a small rash may form. They are almost always accompanied by itching and swelling.
In teenagers
Teenagers are the most susceptible to all types of rashes. All due to the restructuring of the body in an adult way.
The reasons may be:
- Hormonal disbalance. The advantage of rash problems is behind a serious increase in androgen levels, which disrupts the functioning of the exocrine glands. The production of subcutaneous sebum increases so much that it ends in clogging of pores and the appearance of acne.
- Failure to comply with hygiene rules - touching the face with unwashed hands and using shared towels. Inappropriately selected cosmetics and other facial care products - the use of excessively heavy foundations by girls, as well as their subsequent poor rinsing, the use of products for oily skin on dry skin and vice versa.
- Unbalanced diet. Every violation in the diet and menu composition affects the condition of the skin. The liver cannot cope with the heavy load and dirt is removed through the pores.
- Heredity. If parents struggled with rashes as teenagers, there is a good chance that their children will develop them.
- Oily skin is a problem that can only be overcome through external influences. Its essence lies in the excessive production of subcutaneous sebum, which clogs the pores.
- Consequences of drug treatment. If long-term therapy uses antibiotics or hormones, it inevitably puts a strain on the liver, which fails, and this affects the condition of the face.
- Stressful situations. The unstable psyche that characterizes adolescence is associated with puberty, which causes hormonal unstable reactions in the form of acne.
- Avitaminosis. Vitamin A and some of group B are responsible for good skin condition; they regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Lack of vitamins leads to acne.
Pimple doesn't go away without a trace
Why can't you squeeze pimples? Do you know what an eel is? This is the body’s reaction to treat inflammation, protecting the immune system from the spread of infection throughout the body. The body blocks any inflammatory focus and separates it from healthy tissue. To achieve this, the function of the hematopoietic vessels changes, and the site of infection is additionally “impregnated” with immune cells.
In order for leukocytes, the main warriors of the body, to arrive at the site of injury faster, the vessels dilate. The pus under the skin that terrifies us is the remains of defeated microbial enemies and dead leukocytes.
When squeezing out a pimple, a person pursues one desire - to get rid of the purulent component of the affected area. Most often, the owner is “pleased” by the appearance of inflamed areas with greasy, oily skin. On the one hand, if the pus is removed, the source of infection will heal faster. But! If you do not wean yourself from squeezing pimples, you will encounter:
Sepsis. After “getting rid” of acne in a barbaric way, the wound remains open. Dangerous microorganisms easily get there. Penetrating into the subcutaneous tissue structures, the causes of acne, harmful microorganisms are transported through the bloodstream to the internal organs and large hematopoietic vessels. Such “travels” can provoke the development of sepsis (general infection of the blood and body).
Blood clot detachment. If the removal of the acne goes wrong, tiny particles of skin tissue will get into the wound. They will penetrate inside the capillary vessel, forming a blood clot there. The blood clot gradually increases in size, at one point it can break off and go on a “walk” through the body with the help of the bloodstream. If a blood clot gets into a narrow blood vessel, it will clog it. What if the blood clot reaches the heart or brain? Do you want to have a heart attack or major stroke? Squeeze subcutaneous pimples!
Infection. The purulent component of the squeezed out acne can end up in the adjacent pores of the dermis. The remaining microorganisms immediately colonize healthy skin, initially forming red dots. By squeezing out one pimple, you risk seeing the next day a vast colony settlement of new aliens, large and terrible. The infection can spread throughout the body through the lymphatic and blood vessels. This spread causes infectious furunculosis.
Skin injury. When a blackhead is mercilessly squeezed out, under strong pressure its purulent contents can rupture the subcutaneous epidermal layers. The wound will heal, but a noticeable scar will appear in this place, scars that can subsequently only be removed by medical intervention. Even if you get off with “a little blood,” the wound after a squeezed out acne heals much worse and takes longer compared to the pimple that was treated.
Hyperpigmentation. If you independently, ineptly squeeze out red pimples, small capillaries and blood vessels can be damaged - they simply burst, leaving bluish spots. Post-inflammatory stagnant bruises are especially visible in the cold, when the facial skin turns pale. It is impossible to disguise such a skin defect even using professional cosmetics.
The most harmless after-fact of a frivolous act is prolonged redness after popping pimples. But what to do? The appearance of acne on the face can unsettle you for a long time; unattractive skin makes a person an insecure person, and the psyche suffers. Depression is just around the corner, not to mention the overall health of the body.
What do pimples in the nasolabial triangle mean?
By where the pimples appear, you can tell, for example, which organs need special attention. Rashes are often not a cause, but rather a consequence of more serious health problems.
3 signs that rashes may indicate:
- First of all, your pores are clogged. The sebaceous glands in the area of the nose and lips are especially active, so they require special care.
- The second sign is the presence of harmful bacteria. They consume sebum. Usually, it is difficult to deal with them. Simple prevention will not help here; an examination is necessary.
- The third sign is that there is an internal disease in the body. And acne is just an external sign and a side effect. Find out the causes of the rash, and this will greatly simplify the treatment process.
In most cases, inflammation in the lip area indicates viral diseases, such as herpes, a viral skin disease characterized by the formation of blisters.
When it is determined that the inflammation is not the fault of herpes, it means that it is necessary to examine the endocrine and digestive systems. This especially needs to be done if there are stool disorders, flatulence, pain and colic in the abdomen.
The most common cause of acne on the nose is hormonal imbalance. In case of rashes during a period unusual for hormonal imbalances, first of all you need to check the endocrine system and gastrointestinal tract. In addition, acne in the area of the nose and lips can be a marker of trouble in the cardiovascular system and liver.
Conclusion
Now you know:
- the main causes of rashes;
- the danger that comes with not properly combating them;
- and also clearly explained how exactly this problem should be solved.
We hope now, after reading the article, you will begin to treat the health of your body and skin more carefully, eradicating the problem at the root.
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Treatment options
Pimples make life difficult, so there are many ways to deal with them.
Both medicines and folk remedies are used. Cosmetic procedures, also in a number of ways, help to treat, and not just squeeze, acne.
Find out how to use active acne cream. What could be the causes of acne on the face of women? The answer is here.
Medicines
The area of the nasolabial triangle is special, so gels, ointments and creams should be gentle and anti-allergenic. Internal remedies, as a rule, are prescribed only if external ones cannot overcome the rash.
Medicines that have proven themselves to be reliable, according to people's reviews:
- "Zinerit" - contains the antibiotic erythromycin. The ointment destroys bad bacteria. Zinc in the composition dries the skin and reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands. The product cleanses the skin, removing white pimples and blackheads, no matter how large the area of the rash is. It is recommended that this ointment be used very carefully by people with sensitive and very dry skin.
- "Differin" is a cream preparation that contains adapalene. This cream fights comedones and acne. It is used in the treatment of both newly emerging and already advanced acne. It is also effective in preventing rashes and cleaning pores of excess oil.
- "Skinoren" is a gel that does not contain antibiotics. It can be deeply absorbed into the skin, as a result, fight the root of rashes. The main part of Skinoren is azelaic acid. It prevents the spread of infection and the proliferation of bacteria on the skin.
- "Roaccutane" is a potent, but very dangerous drug taken internally. The main substance of the drug is isotretionine (obtained by the synthesis of vitamin A). This drug affects the sebaceous glands, it suppresses their work, and is anti-inflammatory.
ethnoscience
Folk remedies rightfully boast of the pure composition of their preparations, without chemicals or preservatives.
For example, the following are recommended:
- Aloe juice. After washing the aloe leaves with cold boiled water, drying them and putting them in a dark place out of direct sunlight for seven days, chop them and squeeze the juice out of the leaves. It is advisable to wipe your face with this product every day. Aloe juice can cope with inflamed acne and acne, it disinfects and prevents post-acne from occurring. Also used as a lotion. The porridge from the leaves should be mixed with cold water in a ratio of 1:5, let it brew for one hour, boil for three minutes and strain. Apply to problem areas several times a day.
- St. John's wort. Pour a handful of dried St. John's wort flowers and its leaves with 2 glasses of water at 100 degrees, boil for 25 minutes, strain through cheesecloth. Use as a lotion and wipe the rash areas in the morning. You can prepare frozen cubes from strong St. John's wort tea. It contains useful substances and vitamins in sufficient quantities, has an astringent effect and is the best assistant for oily skin types.
- Camomile tea. Pour 200 grams of boiling water over a teaspoon of chamomile flowers, leave for half an hour and pass through cheesecloth. This tincture can be used as a lotion: wipe problem skin with it in the morning and before bed.
Cosmetology procedures
Beauty salons offer all kinds of procedures, their focus is on removing external repulsive influences, but not the essence of the problem.
For example, vacuum facial cleansing. This is a painless procedure, which is carried out using specialized highly active drugs. A special composition that maintains the normal acid-base balance of the skin is used to initially clean it.
Then the pores are opened with a special warming lotion. Using a glass nozzle connected to the device, like a vacuum cleaner, pimples and comedones are pulled out from the upper layers of the epidermis.
After completing the procedure, the skin is moisturized and a pore-tightening mask is applied. Even after the first procedure of vacuum facial cleansing, a positive result is noticeable.
Prevention
To avoid an unpleasant rash on your face, you should:
- visit a cosmetologist several times a year;
- eat properly and balanced;
- choose cosmetics carefully,
- avoid depression and stress;
- promptly conduct examinations and receive treatment for any diseases;
- lead a healthy lifestyle.
Follow these recommendations and you will be satisfied with the appearance of your face.
To prevent rashes, you need to adhere to the following rules:
- When applying cosmetics, you should not use reusable sponges and sponges.
- Take vitamins. Complexes from group B, as well as vitamins A, C and E, have a positive effect on the condition of the skin.
Expert advice
So, if you decide to squeeze out the formation on your face, you should follow the advice of medical experts:
- it is necessary to pre-steam the skin if there is a need to squeeze out the comedone;
- it will be easy to open the pustule if you apply ichthyol ointment to the skin at night;
- Before the removal procedure, you need to thoroughly wash your hands and face with soap;
- wrap your index fingers with a sterile bandage (thin layer);
- first wipe the acne with an alcohol solution to remove bacteria from the skin;
- you need to press your fingers directly on the root of the eel, and not on its surface;
- after removing its contents, rinse the wound with hydrogen peroxide;
- For a couple of days, refrain from applying powder and other cosmetics to your face.
Why can't you squeeze out?
Any inflammation and rashes in the area of the nose, mouth, lips and chin should not be squeezed out. This poses a danger to life. Doctors sometimes call the nasolabial triangle the “triangle of death.”
The point is this: in this area the vessels of the venous and arterial networks intertwine. But unlike other parts of the body, the veins here do not have valves.
This means that any infections introduced into the bloodstream in the area of the nasolabial triangle freely travel directly to the brain. This threatens meningitis, and in the worst case, death.
Result
The consequences of assault on the face and other parts of the body bring even more defects than pimples, such as:
- Small red dots on the body,
- possible expression of streptoderma;
- scar formation;
- skin infection;
- pathology of hair follicles;
- the appearance of purulent formations.
The appearance of the mentioned defective areas is due to the habit of squeezing out pimples and cavities with serous fluid for any reason. To get rid of such a harmful way of eliminating acne, you need to find a reason to distance yourself from it. The most important thing is that you will have to rely only on your help. Moreover, eradication of an old habit is best achieved by acquiring a new one, preferably a better one.
True, a person is still making progress in the opposite direction, which also negatively affects his moral and physical health. You will have to exert your willpower, which is not produced on its own, and allow a new useful habit to form. Perhaps do things differently. Find the reason why they started picking at the tumors. In any case, you have to work on yourself. Let's look at some techniques to get rid of the weakness of squeezing pimples.
Photo: Nature of the rashes
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Is it possible to squeeze pimples on the face if there are a lot of them?
The possibility of removing them at home directly depends on the number of blackheads. Acne is divided into four degrees of severity:
- light;
- moderate;
- heavy;
- neglected.
The first stage is caused by several comedones, which can be either open or closed. Abscesses are also acceptable, but only in small quantities and small diameters. And if you strictly follow the rules for removing acne, then you can remove these acne at home.
A moderate form of acne infection, which can be located on the face, back, chest, shoulders. The presence of a small number of ulcers and internal pimples, their number should not exceed 15 pieces. But it is worth noting that at this stage, in addition to removing sebaceous plugs and pus, it must be combined with drug treatment. Both can be done at home.
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Severe form – large pustules and papules that appear on the face; in severe cases there can be more than 40 of them on the face. With this form of the disease, the head and its scalp are affected. In this case, only a cosmetologist can help. You cannot carry out treatment at home or remove acne yourself; this can lead to irreversible consequences.
The advanced form is treated in a hospital setting. It is characterized by a huge number of abscesses, which can unite into one dense abscess. Upon contact with pastel linen or clothing, such ulcers burst, and the infection very quickly spreads to healthy skin, infecting it.
