Why you should not squeeze your pimples

Let's face it: we all love to squeeze those dirty pimples. However, the squeezing of pustules can lead to lifelong problems that can be prevented if you are careful about what you eat and what products you apply to your face.

How often did your mother or partner not call you when they caught you on the squeezing of a pimple? And it probably does not matter; you still have a tendency to do it. Pustules are hard to ignore. They are ugly, they hurt, and - if we are honest - we do not know why, but there is something fascinating about squeezing it out.

But is it really that bad to squeeze them out? The answer is yes.

It has been proven that the squeezing of pimples is a bad idea. Even dermatologists warn that it is counterproductive. They point out that it causes many more problems than the unpleasant appearance they have.

Pustules are visible on your skin for a few days, while the consequences of the harsh fighting can be for life.

Are you willing to risk that? If so, we encourage you to continue reading so that you will understand how it really works. First we go a little deeper into what pimples are and why they come to show up. Then we will talk about the main reasons why you should not cut them out.

What are pimples and why do they appear?

We tend to associate pustules with adolescence, but most people have no idea why they appear. As usual, their origins can be found in the body's own system. We get more toxins than the body can handle through food, drinks, air quality or hormonal changes.

One of the warnings that our body gives us is the appearance of pimples.

If it happens often, you may need to consider changing your habits. That way you will not even have pimples to squeeze out! As far as food is concerned, it is recommended that you be careful with and lower your consumption from:

• Saturated fat
• Fried food
• Added sweeteners
• White sugar

This diet is very difficult to digest and the harmful substances are retained in your body. In an attempt to get rid of it, your body turns into pimples.

The same happens with alcoholic and carbonated drinks.

In addition, you also need to be careful with the makeup you use and how often you use it. The cosmetic industry is working to improve their products and to make them better for your skin. However, they have not fully achieved that goal yet and the products that have come close are not easily available to everyone. This is why you should rest your skin at least a few times a week and read carefully which ingredients contain the products you use. It is also good to apply natural remedies to repair and moisturize the skin.

Now let's take a look at the two biggest problems associated with squeezing those pesky pimples.

Why you should not squeeze pustules

1. You can contract an infection

Since you probably have removed more than one pimple in your life, you also know that it leaves a wound afterwards. Normally we do not pay much attention to that (the unpleasant pustule is gone!), But the wound behaves like any other wound. That means you run the risk of an infection.

As a result, you might treat it with antibiotics, which cure the complication, but are bad for your overall health. In other words, the damage has doubled.

2. Your face may be full of scars

Actually, there are even more side effects. Have you ever seen people whose scars are full of their faces? In most cases this is caused by the squeezing of pimples.

Some people have very sensitive skin. When their pimples are squeezed out, it leaves signs that you cannot possibly get rid of. Many try to cover them with make-up, but this way is not recommended, because it can cause even more acne.

Leave those pimples alone

Ultimately it is better to let them disappear automatically.

If, however, they reappear over and over again, you should visit a doctor. Specialists can prescribe special lotions and creams that treat the spot to prevent re-appearing.

Anyway, it is good to wash your face with natural cleaners and to use toners and a humidifier. Prevention is better than cure.

The squeezing of pimples is always tempting, but next time think about what you have read before you take action. Nobody wants a face that is under the scars or antibiotics in his or her blood when this is unnecessary.

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Pimples on my face

A face full of pimples? No thanks!

Do you also regularly have pimples or pimples in your face? Want to go to that fun party with your friends or friends are suddenly those ugly pimples on your skin, bales! But what is the cause of those pimples? Acne is not the only condition that gives pimples in the face. There are other conditions that may resemble acne and also cause pimples in the face. It is important to first find the cause because the treatments are different. This page will help you to find a possible cause.

Classification of pimples in the face

The place where the pimples in the face betray the cause. If you see a pimple, there is also a skin inflammation. Multiple skin structures such as the epidermis, the sebaceous glands and the hair root bags can be involved in this inflammation. Pimples can cause symptoms of itching and / or pain. When you express the pimple, there is not only yellowish pus or sebum but sometimes also a little bit of blood. Below you will find an overview of which possible diseases can cause pimples in the face.

Pimples and blackheads everywhere in the face

Acne vulgaris

If you also see blackheads in the face in addition to pimples, there may be acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris or "youth pimples" we see especially in adolescents and teenagers. In the case of acne, the sebaceous glands are particularly inflamed. Acne is caused by puberty hormones.

Pimples together with red bumps or spots in the face

Rosacea

Rosacea is a condition in which the skin vessels are inflamed and where in the skin, in addition to pimples, red bumps and swellings also appear dilated veins. It is striking that these skin lesions are central to the face, i.e. means part of the forehead, the nose, middle part of the cheeks and the chin. Rosacea occurs mainly in adults.

Pimples around the mouth and on the chin

Dermatitis perioralis

Here we see small red spots and vesicles around the mouth, i.e. on the upper lip, mouth corners and the chin. We also see a narrow band around the mouth that is not affected. This condition is also known as the "clown cough"

Pimples on one side of the face

Demodex folliculitis

This is a special form of hair root inflammation in which the pimples are on one side of the face, e.g. on the left cheek. It is caused by an infection with a skin mite, the Demodex folliculorum.  

Pimples and blisters on the lips

 Cold sore

When blisters with clear moisture or with pus moisture on and around the lips, there may be a herpes labialis, better known as cold sores.

Pimples in the beard area and in the neck

Pimples in these areas mainly occurs in men. There can be two different disorders

Pseudo folliculitis barbate (Shaving)

This condition is caused by a wrong shaving technique. This causes ingrown hairs that start to kindle with pus formation. It is also known as shaving bones.

Tinea barbate (Beard scab)

This is a fungal infection of usually the beard area, but also the mustache area and the chin can be affected. Shaving can spread the infection further. It is also known as "beard scab" or "beard fungus". This fungal infection affects the hair follicles is actually a form of hair root inflammation (folliculitis). Tinea barbate of the beard region is usually one-sided. Besides the pimples we often see a red ring.

Pimples in the scalp

Folliculitis

If the pimples are in the scalp or in the neck or neck there is usually a hair root inflammation or folliculitis.

Pimples in the neck

Acne keloidalis nuchae

In this form of acne, the pimples are mainly on the back of the head and neck. Due to the deeper and severe inflammation, thickened scars (keloids) occur. This condition mainly occurs with dark skin.

A single pimple in the face

Solitaire pustel

People regularly get a single pimple in the face. The place can be anywhere, on the forehead, the cheeks, and the chin or in the middle of the nose. A solitary pustule is based on an inflammation of the sebaceous gland outlet and can be a result of using wrong cosmetics or eating foods with a high sugar content.  

A bigger pimple in the face

Boil

At a boil (furunkel) we see a heavily inflamed larger red pustule of 1 cm or larger that often hurts. Sometimes the person also has a fever.

Atheroma cyst

With an atheroma cyst we also see a larger pimple of 1 cm or more, but it looks calm. It is not red or painful. A cyst feels like a week or elastic and is easy to press.

What should you do if you get pimples in the face?

As you can read, not all pimples in the face are caused by the acne condition. Try not to express the pimples when they are large and inflamed. Sometimes you can only make the problem worse. Make an appointment with the doctor or the dermatologist to find the cause and get an appropriate treatment.

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