Keeping your hands off your pimples helps avoid infections and acne scarring.
It's normal to want a zit gone right away, but if you pop it, you could be risking an infection and scarring, as dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban explains on The Doctors today.
You can buy what's known as a comedone extractor to help pop zits without using your fingers, lowering your risk of infection, but it's still not a good idea. According to Dr. Shamban, even with the extractor, you still run the risk of infection and scarring. The best way to deal with a current breakout is to visit your dermatologist or use a fast acting acne treatment.
The best way to avoid scars is to prevent zits from forming in the first place and treat the underlying problem. Medications to treat both mild and severe acne are available. Prescriptions like isotretinoin, a vitamin-A derivative, are used to treat severe acne. However, isotretinoin is associated with some dangerous side effects and is rarely prescribed. Most Dermatologists will opt for other treatments such as topical treatments, which commonly contain salicylic acid.
Typically, acne treatments decrease the body's production of sebum, a natural body fluid produced by sebaceous glands. However, the ideal acne treatment should change the environment within the skin and target the four key symptoms of acne. Aknicare is the only topical solution proven to do this.
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