Should I squeeze out the closed comedones? Do I need to use a needle to clean the closed comedones?

It's really uncomfortable to see the closed comedones on my face. Should I squeeze them out first so that it will be faster to clean them? Do I need to use a needle to clean the closed wound?

Close your mouth or squeeze it out

Closed comedones cannot be squeezed with your hands, because the skin is already inflamed at this time. If you squeeze them with your hands, acne marks will easily appear, so it is better to use special cleaning tools to clean them.

Does the mouth need to be cleaned with needles?

There are many types of closed comedones, and they do not necessarily need to be cleared with needles. Depending on the type of acne, some are not suitable for needle clearing and require medication to be effective.

Closed comedones are closed comedones or whitehead comedones, which are caused by excessive keratinization of the hair follicle opening. The excessive keratinization is very complete, completely blocking the hair follicle opening. If needle cleaning is performed forcibly in this situation, it is likely to cause severe damage and easily stimulate an inflammatory response in the local skin. If there is oil to provide nutrition, they will multiply in large numbers, so closed comedones are prone to inflammation and turn into red and swollen pimples. If it is a closed comedonal, it is recommended to use a keratin-dissolving method first, such as topical retinoic acid ointment or chemical peel, fruit acid peel, or salicylic acid peel, to gradually dissolve the excessive keratinization on the surface, open the hair follicle opening, and then perform needle cleaning for better results.

In your daily life, pay attention to eating less spicy and irritating foods, such as sweets, hot pot, barbecue, chocolate, etc., eat more fruits and vegetables, keep your bowels open, do not stay up late, and pay attention to facial cleanliness.

How to deal with closed mouth cleaning

Closed comedones should not come into contact with water within four hours after cleaning to prevent wound infection. During this period, the wound must be cleaned with saline solution, or the wound can be cleaned with a scrubber, which can not only reduce infection and inflammation, but also eliminate redness and swelling.

Things to note after cleaning

1. Mental and psychological factors are very important: Don’t fall into sadness when you have acne. Be optimistic and confident, and insist on active and reasonable treatment.

2. Diet: pay attention to "four less and one more", that is, eat less spicy food (such as peppers, onions, garlic, etc.), less greasy food (such as animal oil, vegetable oil, etc.), eat less sweets (such as sugar, coffee), eat less "irritating food" (such as dog and mutton, etc.), eat appropriate amount of cool vegetables and fruits, and prevent stomach problems caused by excessive intake.

3. Lifestyle: It is best not to smoke, drink alcohol or strong tea, etc. Patients with active, inflammatory acne (such as papules and pustules) should stay out of the sun (avoid ultraviolet radiation) and avoid wind and sand. Places that are too cold, too hot or too humid are also not good for acne.