Can closed comedones be treated with acne needles?

Closed comedones are a type of acne that has not yet grown into whiteheads and only protrudes from the skin surface. Although closed comedones don’t grow whiteheads, they are still pimples. Some people say that closed comedones will turn into big pimples over time. Is this true? Many girls with closed comedones will use acne needles to prick them. So, can closed comedones be pricked with an acne needle? What should I do if I have closed comedones? Is there any good solution?

Can closed comedones be squeezed?

Don't squeeze in casually. If you squeeze, pick or scratch closed comedones after they appear, it may cause infection and cause the closed comedones to grow more and more. The yellow hard particles of keratinized mature closed comedones may be squeezed out with light pressure, but this is only the case occasionally. Most closed comedones are small white and will turn into large, red, swollen and shiny pimples if squeezed!

If you really can't help squeezing, be sure to use the correct method. After cleaning the skin, use two clean cotton swabs to press hard on both sides of the acne until the linear secretions in the acne are removed. To avoid inflammation, you can clean the wound with saline solution, or apply iced mild lotion to the wound with a cotton pad. This will not only reduce inflammation, but also reduce the redness and swelling after squeezing.

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Can closed comedones be treated with acne needles?

You can use a sterilized acne needle to prick it, and then use a clean cotton swab to squeeze it out. This can avoid hurting the surrounding skin and prevent inflammation and infection. But pay attention to the following two points when squeezing:

1. Do not squeeze closed comedones with your bare hands because squeezing will cause skin damage. The bacteria on your hands can easily cause infection, turning closed comedones into open pimples.

2. Don’t squeeze closed comedones when they are not mature. It is difficult to squeeze them out when they are not mature. If you use force blindly, it will damage the surrounding healthy skin tissue and easily leave scars. If you want to squeeze it, you have to wait until the acne is "mature" and you can see white or yellowish particles clearly raised before squeezing it.

Notice! If you can help it, it's best not to squeeze it with your hands.

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How to deal with closed comedones that become red and swollen after squeezing

Step 1: Cleanse your face with clean water after squeezing the pimples. Cleanse your face with clean water to remove the dust remaining on your face and the squeezed out keratin, oil and other emboli.

Step 2: Apply a soothing and hydrating mask. After squeezing closed comedones, the skin will often be slightly red and swollen. Applying a soothing and hydrating mask can soothe the skin while hydrating it.

Step 3: Basic care After applying the mask, rinse off the essence of the mask with clean water, and then apply lotion and cream.

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Will closed comedones get better if you don't squeeze them?

Pay attention to cleanliness and diet, you will be fine

Closed comedones are mostly caused by thick cuticles and excessive oil secretion. Pay attention to your diet, maintain a regular schedule, exfoliate regularly, and clean your skin in time. They will heal without squeezing them with your hands. Squeezing them with your hands will increase the risk of skin inflammation.