If you have ever experienced acne, of any form, then you know very well how dreadful this hated skin condition can be. Over 90% of people suffer from acne, in one form or another, from time to time, and can be a horrible blow to ones self esteem and self confidence. In this article I will be talking about a specific form of acne, and what you can do to deal with it if you have it.
When acne forms, it is due to a malfunctioning of something called a comedone, which is when a pore becomes plugged. This pore is one element of a complex mechanism called a sebaceous unit, which among other things, contains glands that make an oil called sebum. This oil is necessary for keeping your skin clean and clear. When the top portion of the pore becomes plugged, this little unit is now called a comedone and you have the makings of a pimple.
A whitehead is created when puss forms, and the top appears white. A blackhead is made when the underside becomes oxidized, and turns black. But what happens when you get those painful red bumps that simply won't let you forget about them? Those are called papules, and are a very common form of acne. These can really be painful, especially if they somewhere where you have thin skin, like on your nose.
They are different from whiteheads in that they don't contain any puss. If you have a whitehead, most people will simply "pop" them, and release the pressure, and often times the pimple is gone. Papules don't have any puss on the inside, so popping them will do more harm than good. In fact, popping will likely do much more damage as it can spread the bacteria that is trapped inside that particular papule, which can in turn lead to more papules.
Another reason to avoid popping these (despite how tempting it is) is that you can increase your risk of permanent scarring. By popping this, you aren't actually releasing any puss, you are merely damaging your skin, which of course can lead to scarring, and will likely only make the condition a little bit worse.
The best course of action? Maintain skin as clean as possible, using creams or any over the counter astringent. If those don't work, then you might try to see your doctor and see if he or she can prescribe anything stronger. Naturally the best way to fight these is to keep from getting them in the first place. This entails making sure that your skin is clean, and you avoid foods that can lead to acne, as well as keeping stress at low levels.
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