(BlackDoctor.org) — When it comes to pimples, you can probably sympathize if not outright identify with those who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here you have this unwanted presence on your face and according to most beauty advice you shouldn’t bother it. But surely, you can’t be expected to just let pimples take over.
Right?
Before discussing your reaction to uninvited guests, you need to understand the nature of the beast you are dealing with.
What’s On Your Face
• Whiteheads – pimples that get trapped under the skin.
• Blackheads – pimples similar in nature to whiteheads except the affected pore is not covered with skin so the contents turn black due to air exposure.
• Papules – inflamed pimples that if squeezed will yield nothing.
• Pustules – as the names suggests, these are pimples filled with pus that is generally released if squeezed.
• Nodules/cysts – pus filled pimples that are deep, painful, and ugly. They also carry a high risk of scarring if not handled appropriately.
Whiteheads, blackheads, and an occasional papule or pustule here or there are considered mild conditions. Chronic or numerous papules or pustules and cysts tend to suggest more serious problems that need professional attention.
Why Acne Occurs
There are numerous reasons why you may find yourself hosting the unwanted guests listed above. It could be genetic, due to medication, or due to a hormone imbalance. It could also be something as simple as hair, a natural substance called sebum, or even skin cells clumping together, forming a plug, and then getting attacked by bacteria. There is no single answer for why acne occurs.
What Not To Do About It
There is, however, some solid advice on how the situation should be handled. You should absolutely positively avoid prodding away at your face. No picking, no squeezing, no inserts objects into your pores.Otherwise, you run the risk of scarring, creating cysts, or promoting infection. Furthermore, when you squeeze pimples often what you remove are the fatty acids that are doing the clean work.
Some people conclude that oily skin is the culprit of their acne, and they attempt to leech the oil out of their skin by excessively washing their faces or using harsh chemicals, such as those that contain alcohols. But you shouldn’t try this, particularly not at home. Even oily skin needs moisture, and by trying to dry it out, you risk aggravating your problems and creating new ones.
