Acne - The Big Squeeze

By Author: Ivan Cuxeva Jr
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Acne is a very common problem faced by our society today, it starts showing during our early years and it lasts all the way into adulthood, this means that this skin problem is not exclusively seen in teenagers but in adults as well. There are many factors attributed to be the causes of acne however they haven't been 100% proven, the factor that provides the right conditions for acne flair ups to occur is a change in hormonal activity. During puberty it is very common for hormones to go wild and cause all sorts of changes in our body, including the undesirable acne. In adults the same principle holds true but this problem is mostly seen in women who are going through their period, those who use a certain brand of cosmetics or those taking birth control pills.

Acne is known by many names such as zits, pimples, blemishes, etc however the way they manifest in our skin is very peculiar and the only thing that varies is the intensity of the flair up amongst people. This skin problem is also the cause of social discomfort and low self-esteem in teens and even adults.

Common Treatment:

When it comes to pimples ...
... people tend to squeeze them before they get "mature" and show a white center; squeezing them prematurely is actually a big mistake because by applying pressure to the pimple you will be forcing the impurities to go further down into your skin which will eventually cause and even bigger flair up, so try to avoid squeezing a zit before it is time.

The use of nails to burst pimples is quite common, however you need to make sure you wash your hands thoroughly and pay extra attention to the surface and beneath your nails; the use of nails to burst a zit is common but not recommended, you can always use a gauze square and put it over the zit in order to apply pressure without placing your nails over the skin, this method is quite effective because the chances of infecting the area due to dirty nails decreases dramatically.

Another method widely discussed to burst a pimple is to use a sterilized and small needle, you can buy one or simply take one which you haven't used and place it over a flame for a few seconds, then carefully puncture the white head of the zit, once you do that place the square gauze over it and squeeze it until liquid or blood comes out.

The Squeeze:

Make sure you squeeze the area gently applying pressure in different directions, do not apply brute force as most people do due to frustration, this will cause skin redness and the area may even get swollen making things even worse. Remember that this is a skin problem, applying excessive force will do you no good.

Sterilization:

After you have followed the steps above it is now time to sterilize the exposed area, you will need to clean the oily substance from the zit with a kleenex or gauze, then apply hydrogen peroxide to the area where the pimple was; if you don't have hydrogen peroxide you can apply a substance which has at least 2.5% benzoyl peroxide

Repeating this procedure over and over again will not guarantee that your acne problems will disappear, if you have a severe acne problem it is recommended to contact a dermatologist who will be able to provide a solution to your specific situation.