Why should you not pop acne?

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Acne is a common condition that occurs in people of all ages. There are many causes of acne, most people often pop pimples on their own. However, in fact, squeezing acne will hurt the skin.

1. What is acne?

Acne is the most common dermatological disease. They appear from the accumulation of sebum, bacteria, dead cells on the surface of the skin because they cannot escape.
Sebaceous glands are located at the base of hair follicles, the face area is where the sebaceous glands exist the most, along with the appearance of bacteria, dead cells penetrate through the pores of the surface causing pore blockage. The phenomenon of the pore area is swollen like a ball, the skin surface is pinched, causing inflammation, pain, and redness in the acne area.

2. Should you squeeze acne?

There are different types of acne such as pustules, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, nodules, and cysts. In particular, the type of pustules is the most common, with red edges, yellow or white center of acne. Pustules contain pus and appear when the pimple is squeezed out.
However, even if it makes your face ugly, remember not to arbitrarily pop pimples because this action can cause unpredictable dangers.

3. Consequences of arbitrarily squeezing acne

3.1 Reduces aesthetics Squeezing acne breaks the skin structure, causing the skin to become infected and darken the surrounding skin.
3.2 Pimples Acne spreads to other nearby areas.
Leaving permanent scars with large acne spots on the skin because when squeezing acne will irritate the inflamed skin.
3.3 Fatal Other serious consequences can be fatal. There is a "danger triangle" that everyone must remember not to pop pimples - this triangle is counted from the sides of the mouth to the lower corner of the nose because this area has blood vessels that connect with many areas of the box. skull. If squeezing pimples arbitrarily can cause infection, if not treated promptly, they will quickly spread to the brain and cause death.

4. Squeeze acne but don't get all the kernels

The strong pressure on the acne is pushing the acne deeper into the shallow corridor. If you press too hard, it can cause the hair follicle to burst, causing an infection hidden in the skin.
Thought the acne head and pores were more open, but actually the acne core was still behind in the skin. They will continue to "rise" to the surface. And when all acne is removed, the scar will be difficult to fade, leaving dark marks on the skin.

5. How to avoid getting acne?

In fact, for mild cases of acne, it is best to leave it alone, only 1 week, the acne will age and disappear. But in the case of severe acne and spreading to the adjacent areas, you should immediately go to reputable dermatology centers to examine and be given a suitable treatment regimen for acne-prone facial skin.
Absolutely do not use bare hands to squeeze acne. If the acne is too hard, the core is clearly visible on the surface, then wash your hands with clean soap, dry your hands, and gently squeeze the surrounding surface to quickly come out. Drink lots of water, eat lots of fruits and fiber. Build a healthy and scientific diet. Instead of using foods containing sugar, please tolerate a lot of fresh vegetables - fruits - rich in vitamins into the body to help provide necessary nutrients for the skin. Wash your face often and gently. Use with makeup remover and cleanser to clean – this is extremely necessary for girls who often wear makeup. Choose the right cleanser for your skin and use it twice a day for optimally cleansed skin. When the skin is clean, acne will not have a chance to appear. Choosing the right skin care products: This is one of the important factors that help your skin stay beautiful and healthy. Look for skin care products with natural and gentle ingredients to avoid irritation and damage to the skin. Limit eating hot spicy foods, canned foods, grease, stay away from alcohol and stimulants,... Get enough sleep from 7-8 hours/day to help the body relax and relieve fatigue. fatigue, stress... Change washing sheets, pillows, and sheets regularly so that the skin dies and bacteria does not accumulate. Any questions that need to be answered by a specialist doctor as well as customers wishing to be examined and treated at Vinmec International General Hospital, please book an appointment on the website to be served.

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