Do closed comedones have to be picked out?

Closed comedones are a relatively common type of acne. Generally, this type of acne is not easy to appear and often exists on the face for a long time, seriously affecting a person's appearance. Generally, after getting closed comedones, many people can't help but squeeze them out or pick them open with a needle. This has certain benefits, but it is best not to use your hands. You must use a needle to pick them out, and they must be well disinfected. If you do not operate properly, it is best to seek help from a doctor.

Do closed comedones have to be picked out?

Closed comedones can be picked. Closed comedones are a type of acne, which are formed by the accumulation of sebum in the pores and appear as tiny raised points on the skin. When we pick closed comedones, we usually use a comedone needle, which is a product specially designed for eliminating acne. Therefore, closed comedones can also be picked with a comedone needle.

How to pick closed comedones

1. First, clean the skin of the closed comedones, preferably with facial cleanser, which can wash away the grease and excess dandruff on the skin, making it easier to clean later.

2. After cleaning, wipe the comedonal needle with a 75% concentration of sterile cotton ball to disinfect it and prevent the skin from being infected by bacteria during the process of picking closed comedones.

3. When you officially start picking, first use the pointed end of the acne needle to pierce the closed comedones, then use the end of the steel ring at the tail to cover the closed comedones, slide downwards and squeeze to squeeze out the dirt in the closed comedones, until transparent liquid comes out, the squeezing is complete.

Things to note when picking closed comedones

1. Do not pick immature closed comedones, otherwise it will not only be difficult to pick out, but it will also be very painful when picking.

2. During the picking process, just use the acne needle. Never squeeze it directly with your hands, otherwise the bacteria on your hands will easily infect the skin and leave scars.

3. After picking closed comedones, you can apply a small amount of erythromycin eye ointment or chloramphenicol ointment on the skin, which can have an anti-inflammatory effect. Closed comedones will heal on their own if you don’t pick them

4 There are many things to pay attention to when picking closed comedones. If you are not careful, it is likely to leave scars on the skin. In fact, closed comedones are formed because the stratum corneum is too thick and the oil secretion is excessive. Therefore, as long as you have good eating and living habits, closed comedones will heal on their own without picking.