INTERNAL ACNE ON THE FACE: how to get rid of it quickly!

Internal acne is most often localized on the face and looks like white or red bumps on the skin. They are less noticeable than ordinary ones, but they are more difficult to deal with; treatment can take several months, because, unlike those formed on the skin, they have no outlet for the pus that has accumulated inside the inflammation. There are many reasons why subcutaneous acne appears on the face. Getting rid of them is quite difficult, and doing it yourself is dangerous.

Causes of acne

Subcutaneous rashes can be caused by many reasons. The main predisposing factor is genetic. There are certain endogenous and exogenous causes that contribute to the appearance of a rash. What external factors can lead to this situation:

1. Using cosmetic products that are too oily. They clog the pores, which worsens the disease.
2. Excessive air humidity and hot climate. Under such conditions, the sebaceous glands do not function properly, which leads to the formation of rashes under the skin.
3. Exposure to excessive amounts of ultraviolet rays. They have an adverse effect on the epidermis and provoke the appearance of new acne.
4. Working in adverse conditions. If there are pollutants or toxic components in production, then during contact with them hyperkeratosis of the skin and hair follicles occurs.
5. Self-removal of acne. When extruded, mechanical trauma to the surface occurs, which entails the spread of inflammation to nearby tissues. If manipulations are carried out with dirty hands, infection penetrates into microtraumas, which leads to aggravation of the disease.
6. Excessive cleanliness. If a person is too careful about hygiene, he deprives his skin of a protective barrier that does not allow germs and viruses to pass through.

Internal reasons are also varied. The main one is hormonal changes in the body. Other important factors contributing to the formation of a deep-seated rash include:

• disruption of the endocrine system;
• gastrointestinal pathologies;
• disturbance of the microflora of the epidermis;
• regular stress;
• decrease in the body's defenses.

If a person eats incorrectly, focuses on fast food and other foods that contain a minimum of vitamins and microelements, he may also develop acne under the skin. Of the microorganisms, staphylococci are considered the most dangerous. Hypothermia is also unfavorable.

Provoking factors

Other factors that provoke internal inflammation include:

• increased sweating - deep pimples can be found on the back, neck, armpits;
• improper squeezing of acne - they say that they were “squeezed in,” that is, the purulent contents go into the deeper layers, and the duct becomes clogged;
• hormonal imbalance leading to increased sebum production;
• stress;
• poor nutrition;
• excess ultraviolet rays;
• hypothermia - cold pimples often appear on the nose and chin.

If deep pimples appear frequently, this is a reason to consult a doctor and get examined.

They are difficult to treat, so it is better to take measures to minimize the likelihood of their occurrence.

Locations

Subcutaneous acne can appear on any part of the body. Some experts are trying to find out the reasons for their formation by localization. In most cases they are present on the face. Other areas include:

1. Forehead and chin. According to some dermatologists, such localization indicates problems with the functions of the endocrine glands and changes in hormone levels.
2. Near the nose. In this case, the cause of the formation of a pimple may be insufficient cleansing of the skin or a cold suffered in the recent past.
3. In the ear. A rash in this area indicates the development of pathology in the nasopharynx caused by a bacterial infection.

If a person does not take care of his skin correctly, he may develop a pimple on the inner surface of the cheek.

The same thing happens with pathologies that increase the activity of the sebaceous glands. The reason sometimes lies in diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Pimples under the lower eyelids are formed due to pathologies of the kidneys and adrenal glands. Sometimes subcutaneous tubercles of impressive size appear where large sweat glands are present.

Prevention

Treatment of deep acne is a long-term undertaking, so it is better to prevent their occurrence.

Photo: Doctors do not recommend squeezing out acne on your own

What can be done for this?

• Review your diet, remove acne-promoting foods from it, and enrich it with healthy ones.
• Do not squeeze out comedones and pustules. This action can cause an infection and push the pus deeper.
• Maintain good hygiene, use products that suit your skin type and do not dry it out.
• Change your face towel and pillowcase frequently. They are the most common sources of infection.
• Get rid of the habit of touching your face with your hands, unless we are talking about caring procedures.

A quick way to get rid

Without treatment, the inflammatory process penetrates deeper into the tissue. The consequence of this is an increase in the percentage of rashes and problems with skin healing. When such pimples go away, scars form in their place. To avoid such an unpleasant cosmetic defect, treatment should be started in a timely manner.

You can squeeze out the subcutaneous tubercles yourself by treating the affected area and hands with an antiseptic. The lack of antibacterial protection can lead to the penetration of an infectious agent into the bloodstream and its movement throughout the body. Rashes that are located near large lymph nodes are dangerous.

Many people try to cure acne at home with affordable remedies. But choosing the ideal dosage of the drug yourself is difficult. It is better to ask for advice from a dermatologist, who will recommend an effective drug and outline a treatment regimen. Most often today, experts prescribe external remedies for subcutaneous acne:

• Vishnevsky ointment;
• Levomekol;
• ichthyol ointment.

The selected drug is applied to a cotton pad, applied to the pimples and fixed with a band-aid. Compresses must be done for 3 days. When the abscess opens, you can squeeze out the pimple and clean the ducts. To perform this procedure, it is necessary to disinfect your hands and skin around the treated area. You can wait for the pus to drain on its own.

To remove subcutaneous acne on the face and achieve accelerated tissue healing, you should exclude products that promote increased activity of the sebaceous glands. It is also important to take vitamin and mineral complexes.

Severe cases

It often happens that skin lesions can be classified as severe. And the above procedures turn out to be completely ineffective. What to do in this case? The doctor may advise the following:

• Often, specialists prescribe antibacterial drugs. These could be medications such as Tetracycline or Unidox-solutab.
• If we are talking about women, they may have a lack of estrogen in their body. In this case, a specialist may prescribe medications that contain estradiol.
• Zinc preparations work well to combat the problem. These may be products such as Zincteral or Zinc Sulfate.
• Ointments that also contain antibiotics can be used locally. The most commonly prescribed drugs are Triclosan, Levomekol, tetracycline or synthomycin ointment.
• Doctors also attribute vitamins A, C, E and B, omega-3 and omega-6 acids. Brewer's yeast is effective in combating this problem.
• Experts may also prescribe a procedure such as autohemotherapy. In especially severe cases, the patient may be injected intramuscularly with his own venous blood.

Folk remedies

There are many recipes that allow you to quickly remove a subcutaneous pimple on your face. They should only be used after approval from a dermatologist. Nettle decoction has an effective effect. It can be applied externally and taken internally. The plant normalizes metabolism and removes harmful compounds. Other effective recipes:

1. Aloe leaves. They are used to make applications that relieve inflammation and draw out the contents of the abscess. The leaf is fixed on the skin with a pimple with a plaster and left overnight.
2. Sea salt. Compresses are made on its basis, which accelerate tissue metabolism and promote the rapid maturation of subcutaneous tubercles.
3. Tea tree oil. It is applied to the rash several times a day at intervals of 3 hours.

To combat deep-seated acne, a product based on honey, onions and butter is suitable.

From these components you can make a kind of cake, which must be applied to the pimple. To prepare it, take the ingredients in equal quantities and bring the finished mixture to a boil. Then it is cooled, a little flour is poured in to give it the consistency of plasticine. The cake applied to the rash is removed after a few hours.

Recommendations

Squeezing unripe pimples is not only useless, but also harmful. The consequences of such self-medication may have to be eliminated through surgery.

To stimulate the process of maturation of the abscess and avoid surgery, you can make a special compress:

• with Vishnevsky ointment or Levomekoli;
• with honey, salt, turmeric and grated ginger;
• with an aloe leaf (it needs to be cut lengthwise, applied with the cut to the affected area, secured and left overnight);
• with iodine (apply the active substance in minimal quantities, so that it covers only the top of the tubercle).

Ointments and creams

You can get rid of acne in the early stages using creams Levomekol, Dalatsin, Skinoren. Aknebay ointment copes well with internal purulent formations in the epidermis.

Antiseptic agents stop inflammation in the initial stages and allow you to remove pus under the skin on the face. There are also special hormonal drugs - for example, Curiosin. But they are not allowed for independent use.

Symptoms

Visually, instead of a regular pimple, a person can only observe an inflamed and swollen area, the touch of which causes pain. You can squeeze out the contents of such a tubercle yourself only if the pus has already reached its top.

But in some cases, the pimple gradually “dries out” inside. Then the inflammation goes away, but a small tubercle still remains.

The formation is called differently depending on the number of follicles included in it:

• boil – when one hair follicle is affected;
• carbuncle - if the inflammatory process involves several adjacent follicles, united into one common pimple.

Salon treatments

You can normalize your skin condition using salon procedures. However, you can resort to them only when internal acne disappears from the surface of the face. Their use is considered effective in skin regeneration and for subsequent prevention of their appearance. What cosmetic procedures improve the appearance of the skin:

1. Peels. They neutralize unfavorable factors that contribute to rashes.
2. Galvanization. In this case, the epidermis is exposed to a weak electric current.
3. Opening a pimple. The abscess should be opened at a medical center if a nodule dangerous to health has formed. A scalpel is used during the procedure.

There are other procedures that can be performed when acne occurs. One of them is ozone therapy.

It involves introducing a mixture of ozone and oxygen under the skin. Thanks to this manipulation, the pimple matures faster, and the functioning of the sebaceous gland returns to normal. During mesotherapy, a special drug is injected into the epidermis.

Peeling

To cope with such problems, you can use a peeling procedure. However, conventional drugs are unlikely to help in this case. It is best to contact a cosmetologist for help. In this case, a specialist may recommend a hard peeling procedure called microdermabrasion. In this case, microcrystals are used that deeply cleanse the patient’s facial skin. Doctors also use acid peeling. The essence of this procedure remains the same - cleansing, but in this case the deeper layer of the epidermis is affected.

To squeeze out or not

When there are a lot of subcutaneous pimples or they are too painful, some lose patience and make a grave mistake - they try to speed up the ripening process by pressing hard on the bump with their hands or piercing it with a needle. In one hundred percent of cases, this only leads to additional problems.

When intense pressure is applied to the skin, nearby tissues are damaged, capillaries burst and subcutaneous circulation is disrupted. As a result, a bruise, hematoma, and even necrosis may develop. The lump will take even longer to resolve or will have to be removed surgically.

When pierced with a needle, even a sterile one, you open the gates to pathogenic microbes located on the surface of the skin or in the air. The bacteria living inside the pimple receive a powerful “support group”, and the inflammatory process flares up with renewed vigor.

Some try to counter these arguments with the fact that during manual cleaning in a beauty salon, the doctor also opens up acne. But he does this under conditions of strictly observed sterility, with absolutely clean hands, after preliminary preparation of the skin and subsequent treatment with antibacterial drugs or cauterization of the wounds using hardware methods. Whether to listen to this or not is up to everyone to decide for themselves.

The best medicines

On pharmacy shelves you can find many products that allow you to eliminate a rash on your chin at home. Getting rid of internal acne is quite difficult, but with the right medications it is quite possible. The most effective:

1. Zinerit is an effective drug from the group of antibiotics. It has a pronounced antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. Available in powder form for preparing a suspension. The resulting composition is used for spot treatment of lesions for 4-8 weeks. This time is enough to completely eliminate the defect.
2. Baziron AS is a drug that produces a therapeutic effect due to the content of benzoyl peroxide. The substance has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and drying properties, helps to get rid of acne, blackheads and comedones for 4 weeks. The medicine is available in the form of a gel for spot treatment of lesions. With prolonged use, it can provoke dry skin, itching, a feeling of tightness, and sometimes an allergic reaction.
3. Levomekol is an antibiotic-based ointment with anti-inflammatory properties. Effectively eliminates even small purulent rashes. When applied to a spot, it stimulates the outflow of pus and the capsule breaking out. Used for 10-14 days. Sometimes it provokes allergic reactions, so it is recommended to consult a specialist before starting use.
4. Vishnevsky ointment is a powerful remedy against large pimples with signs of suppuration. Used for spot application, it helps relieve acute signs of inflammation within 5-7 days and prevent further spread of the infection and its entry into the blood.
5. Curiosin is a gel for external use based on zinc hyaluronate. When used in the affected area, it has an antiseptic effect, stimulates the processes of regeneration and tissue renewal, helps quickly eliminate the rash and prevents recurrence.

Differential diagnosis

It is necessary to differentiate acne:

1. With cold herpes. The reason for its development is infection with a virus. Infection with it has a characteristic clinical picture. The disease begins with a general malaise and only then a rash appears on the chin, which clusters around some wound or abrasion.
2. With sebaceous gland adenoma. Its development begins in early childhood even before signs of inflammation of the skin of the chin appear.
3. With keratosis pilaris. When it forms, there is a keratosis plug in the center of inflammation, but acne does not have one.
4. With molluscum contagiosum. It has a depression in the center. The papule itself has a translucent structure.
5. With steroid acne. They appear only when taking glucocorticoids. When the drug is discontinued, the skin rashes disappear.
6. With flat warts. They have the shape of a papule, which does not differ from the color of the skin. Externally, a wart looks like a thin plaque.

If internal pathologies are suspected, the patient is sent for an extensive diagnostic examination.