Most often, people turn to surgeons with damaged skin on their legs. If bacteria and other microorganisms enter the wound, it becomes infected and suppurates. This condition must be treated to avoid the development of undesirable consequences.
Treatment should be comprehensive, which includes treatment, regular dressings, antibacterial therapy and symptomatic therapy. In this article you will learn what to do if a wound on your leg is festering, how it can be cured and how to properly treat it to avoid re-infection.
Common causes of purulent wounds on the legs
Any damage to the skin is accompanied by the addition of an infection, since at the moment the integrity of the skin is damaged, dirt and microbes enter it. However, it should be noted that not every wound festeres. What is this connected with?
It is worth noting several reasons that provoke the development of a purulent wound:
- Decrease in the body's defenses. In this case, the immune system is not able to cope with the aggression of pathogenic and opportunistic microflora;
- Poor nutrition . If the body does not have enough vitamins and minerals, then the functioning of all organs and systems, including the immune system, is disrupted;
- Failure to comply with hygiene leads to the accumulation of a large number of bacteria on the skin, and if its integrity is violated, they end up in an open wound;
- Work in a polluted environment (basements, sewer mines, etc.). In this case, any open wound is subject to severe contamination, and a damp and dirty environment is favorable for the reproduction and activity of microorganisms;
- Hormonal disorders . In people diagnosed with diabetes, a clean wound festeres much more often than in a healthy person. Moreover, treatment of a purulent wound in such patients is very difficult and lengthy;
- Warm seasons (summer, spring, early autumn). That is why all planned surgical interventions are not performed at this time;
- Older people are more likely to have a purulent process than younger people. Which is associated with changes in metabolic processes in the body, as well as changes in hormonal levels.
How to squeeze pimples correctly
Subcutaneous abscesses
It often happens that in one’s own dream a person sees himself squeezing out his own pimples. A dream in which such formations are huge in size and have purulent contents, especially if you crushed them, cannot bode well for anything pleasant. If you dream that the pimples are small and there are few of them, then squeezing them out according to the meanings of the dream book indicates that some kind of surprise awaits you very soon.
Very often, a dream in which you see a purulent pimple may indicate that an ill-wisher or an envious person has appeared in your environment who will try in every possible way to spoil your reputation. Such a dream can even lead to the fact that in real life you will encounter serious problems, so you need to try to find an ill-wisher and stop further communication with him.
If you dreamed that you were squeezing out a pimple on the face of a stranger, then this will in any case indicate that very soon you will have an enemy or you will be faced with big problems, the solution of which is not as easy as you think. Sometimes such a dream can have several meanings.
Neither doctors nor cosmetologists recommend squeezing pimples on your own. In their practice, specialists often encounter the consequences of such risks, some of them are dangerous or tragic. Squeezing out a pimple and treating the wound is how the problem of a skin rash is often solved, but few people think that this open area becomes a source of serious infections.
Scars are unpleasant consequences characteristic of mechanical damage to the skin. In more serious cases, squeezing a pimple can result in furunculosis, encephalitis, meningitis, and blood poisoning. Squeezing out pimples with a white head on the nose is dangerous because here and in the area near this area of the face there are vessels that directly nourish the brain.
The desire to quickly get rid of a pimple on your own is dangerous, because such a procedure ends with the appearance of scars. And such consequences of squeezing a pimple on the face certainly do not make it look better!
Blood poisoning
The situation is much more serious when an attempt to get rid of a pimple with a white head on your own leads to blood poisoning. There is always a small wound left at the site of extrusion, but even this is enough for infection. The source of inflammation begins to grow, pus is formed, and through the damaged walls of blood vessels, microbes enter the body through the bloodstream. The disease progresses and infection occurs, even if the skin was thoroughly disinfected beforehand.
Squeezing pimples on the face does not always end in infection or scarring, but the trace of self-solving the problem still remains, often in the form of a cosmetic defect. In an attempt to hide it, women use powder, foundation or other means, which only aggravates the process.
During adolescence (up to 14 years) and simply with problematic facial skin, pimples, blackheads and comedones (purulent wounds) periodically appear on the epidermis. These formations represent a clogged pore, which due to the large amount of sebum, dirt and oil begins to become inflamed.
Is it possible to squeeze pimples?
Next, a certain area becomes infected. At the site of the injury, redness, itching, inflammation appears, and pus begins to actively secrete. After this, the process enters the active stage, when abscess formations penetrate deep into the skin. Depending on your immunity, the condition of your face, and your lifestyle, the process of cleansing pus lasts from one day to a week. It is during this period that we begin to crush ripened pimples.
This activity is dangerous to engage in not only during pregnancy, but also in the normal state of the body:
- If the pressure is incorrect and the vessels are close together, you can block the blood flow, which can create additional suppuration;
- If you squeeze pimples with unwashed hands, there is a very high risk of infection. Many “experts” squeeze out the pus until it bleeds, in which case you can become infected with a truly dangerous disease;
- The biggest problem after squeezing out pimples is the formation of scars, this is especially noticeable in places where the skin is thin and delicate (under the eyes, on the lips, temples). To avoid this, use special devices for squeezing pimples and work only with clean hands.
Many experts, when asked whether it is possible to squeeze out pimples, answer that it is possible, especially pustules on the back and face. This is not only unaesthetic, but also dangerous; it can break out at an unexpected moment, putting your health in danger. But before starting the process, make sure that acne is not a signal of a serious disease of the internal organs.
Let's look at the basic rules of dermatologists on how to squeeze out pimples:
- Wash your face, treat your entire face with degreasing tonics, wait until they dry;
- Disinfect your hands. Many cosmetologists work with sterile gloves and cotton wool - it’s more convenient and safer;
- Gently press on the pimple. You should see a small pore point, this means that the “problem” has matured;
- Place your fingers as close to the pimple as possible and press on it. Do not press on the outer part, but rather inward, trying to squeeze out the root;
- When you clean the pore, clean skin should be visible; if a piece of white matter is visible, then the root remains inside and soon the pimple will recur;
- After completing the procedure, wipe your face with toner again. Refrain from using creams, foundations and powders so as not to clog the cleansed areas; let the pores breathe.
Photo - Development of a pimple
It is worth remembering that not all pimples can be squeezed. For example, it is strictly forbidden to squeeze pimples from chickenpox. Firstly, it is useless, because... There are exactly the same ones inside the body. Secondly, if small watery blisters go away on their own, leaving no traces, then after squeezing you will be left with scars like scabies. Apply green paint to problem areas and breathe fresh air as much as possible, this will help.
It is not advisable to squeeze pimples on a healing tattoo. At this moment, this area is especially susceptible to infection, and inflammation from the paint may also occur. Be careful, treat pimples and blackheads with Bepanten, Panthenol, Rescuer.
The ugliest pimples with demodicosis are inflamed purulent formations that are very painful and itchy. It is almost impossible to fight them. You need to go to a dermatologist who will prescribe you chatterbox. If you doubt whether it is possible to squeeze white pimples on the face, it is better to ask at the clinic; it is quite possible that this is a sign of liver disease or gastritis.
You can independently crush fully mature rashes with a white head inside the formation. Mature pimples are not inflamed and do not hurt when pressed.
You cannot delete:
- rashes with purulent contents, as this can only aggravate the inflammation. Inflamed tissue is very sensitive to external irritants and when pressed, microcracks and wounds form, which can become infected.
- internal acne, as skin infection may spread,
- cysts and nodes, as the risk of scar formation increases.
The question of whether it is possible to squeeze out white pimples on the face is ambiguous, since the problem may worsen. You can remove small white pustules on your own, but yellowish, green, and purulent rashes should not be touched.
Treatment and dressing
Treatment of a purulent wound is carried out with each dressing during the period of acute inflammation, when intense discharge of pus is noted. If the wound is extensive and deep, then its treatment is carried out in the surgical department. For minor injuries, treatment and dressing can be done at home.
Algorithm for treating and dressing a purulent wound:
- This manipulation is carried out under completely sterile conditions. For this purpose, the hospital has a dressing room. In severe cases, wound treatment is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia;
- The hands of medical personnel should be washed thoroughly . After which sterile gloves are put on;
- The patient lies on the couch; an oilcloth must be placed under the damaged area of the limb;
- If there is extensive damage, local anesthesia is performed, that is, the edges of the wound are injected with an analgesic;
- First, you should free the wound from the old bandage without causing pain to the patient . This bandage should be carefully cut with scissors and placed in a container with a disinfectant solution. If the bandage has dried to the wound cavity, then it must be soaked in an antiseptic solution (furacilin, hydrogen peroxide and others) and carefully separated from the soft tissues;
- If drainage is installed, it is also removed;
- After removing the old bandage, the gloves are changed;
- Now the wound needs to be washed , as a large amount of purulent discharge has accumulated in it. Washing is carried out using antiseptic solutions. However, if a large amount of secretions has accumulated in the cavity, they should be pulled out using an aspirator or rubber bulb. It is necessary to rinse the cavity with good pressure and a large amount of solution. To do this, you can use a disposable syringe without a needle;
- The wound is dried with a dry sterile gauze pad, after which the surgeon examines the cavity;
- If necessary, excision of necrotic (dead) tissue and opening of purulent leaks and pockets is carried out. To do this you will need sterile instruments: Tweezers;
- Scalpel;
- Scissors;
- Chlorhexidine;
Now you know how and with what to treat a purulent wound on the leg, then you will find recommendations for the treatment of such injuries and learn about preventive measures.
How to do this correctly?
To squeeze a pimple and prevent complications as much as possible, you must adhere to a number of rules:
- Cleanse your face of cosmetics, dust, and dead skin particles. For this you can use cosmetic milk, tonic, soap. Dry your face.
- Apply an antiseptic (hydrogen peroxide, alcohol) to the pimple and wear sterile medical gloves.
- Squeeze out the formation, gently pressing along the edges on both sides. It is necessary to ensure that all the contents come out along with the “root”. Wipe the removal site with alcohol.
- Apply healing ointment (Bepanten, Spasabel, D-panthenol) to the area and cover with a paper plaster.
After removing the formation, the patch must be changed periodically, not forgetting to treat the skin with antiseptic agents and apply a healing ointment. The procedure must be carried out within 3-4 days.
After removing white pimples, you can use antibacterial agents with a drying effect: Ichthyol, Retasol, Adaklin, Skinoren, Benzamicin.
Acne, like any disease, is easier to prevent than to deal with it and its consequences. When the first formations occur, it is recommended to visit a specialist - a dermatologist or a qualified cosmetologist. Having passed all the necessary tests, the doctor will be able to determine the cause of the formations and prescribe competent comprehensive treatment: medication with cosmetic procedures.
It may be enough to change your lifestyle, diet, and improve local facial skin care for acne to go away on its own and without a trace.
Before crushing the formation, you need to think about the possible consequences in the form of increased inflammation, infection, and the appearance of scars.
The article was checked by doctor Elizaveta Anatolyevna Krizhanovskaya About our authors and experts.
Subcutaneous abscesses
- Facial skin cleansing begins with antiseptic treatment.
- Treat your hands with a disinfectant solution, but the ideal option is to use sterile gloves and cotton wool.
- Place your fingers as close to the pimple as possible. Gently press, but not on the outer (visible) part, but on the root.
- If the pores are cleaned correctly, clean skin will be visible. But if there is white matter left in the wound, then the pimple is not squeezed out completely, which can cause acne.
- To avoid infection, be sure to complete the procedure by wiping with a disinfectant.
Pharmacy drugs
Small white pimples on the body respond well to treatment. To eliminate them, you can use external anti-inflammatory and disinfectants, such as iodine, salicylic acid, zinc-sulfur or ichthyol ointment. A large red pimple with a white head is more difficult to cure. First you need to treat it with an antiseptic drug, then apply an antibacterial agent, it can be “Zinerit”, erythromycin or tetracycline ointment. Treatment of severe forms of rash should be comprehensive. To treat acne, antibiotics, retinoids, stretching and healing medications are used.
| Types of medications | Titles |
| Antibacterial | "Zinerit" |
| "Baneotsin" | |
| "Erythromycin" | |
| Anti-inflammatory | Tincture of calendula |
| Zinc ointment | |
| "Skinoren" | |
| Antiseptic | "Miramistin" |
| Iodine | |
| "Chlorhexidine" | |
| Hormonal | "Jess" |
| "Yarina" | |
| "Janine" | |
| Retinoids | "Differin" |
| "Roaccutane" | |
| "Radevit" | |
| For scars and spots | "Kontraktubex" |
| "Traumel" | |
| "Actovegin" | |
| Pull-out | Ichthyol ointment |
| "Levomekol" | |
| Vishnevsky ointment |
Preparations for the treatment of festering wounds
Treatment of purulent wounds on the legs is complex. It is aimed at cleansing the wound, destroying microorganisms inhabiting the damaged surface, strengthening defenses and healing.
Antiseptic agents are used for cleansing. They are used for every treatment and dressing. They prevent contamination and the proliferation of anaerobic bacteria. They are used to wash and irrigate the damaged surface, as well as treat surrounding tissues.
Antiseptic agents that are used during the inflammation phase of a purulent wound: Hydrogen peroxide, Chlorhexidine, Iodpirone, Diamond green (brilliant), Iodine, Miramistin.
Antibacterial therapy is of two types:
- Local: ointments, solutions with antibiotics;
- Systemic, that is, the use of antibacterial drugs in the form of tablets and injections.
Local antibiotic therapy is carried out to localize and cure the infectious process.
The following antibacterial agents are widely used in modern surgery:
- Dioxidin solution, which has a bactericidal effect on microorganisms;
- Dimexide solution helps relieve inflammation and has a complex effect on the damaged surface;
- Levosin, Levomekol, Baneocin are water-soluble ointments that can be used in treatment during inflammation and suppuration. They are well absorbed and act on bacteria;
- Tetracycline, Methyluracil, Streptocide ointments, as well as liniment according to Vishnevsky, have a fatty base that can create a plug, making it difficult to separate the pus. That is why they are not used during an active inflammatory process. But during the healing period they can be used.
Systemic antibacterial therapy is not prescribed to everyone, since microorganisms quickly adapt to the drugs.
Systemic therapy is indicated in the following cases:
- The spread of infection throughout the body – sepsis;
- General hyperthermia (increased body temperature) that lasts more than 3 days;
- Increased discharge of pus;
- The redness becomes more intense and severe pain occurs at the site of injury. This indicates the spread of inflammation to nearby tissues.
A purulent wound on the leg can be treated using the following groups of antibiotics:
- Penicillins. Recently, semi-synthetic drugs have been used. Ampicillin, Ampiox are broad-spectrum drugs. They are available for both parenteral (injection) and enteral (capsules, tablets) administration;
- Tetracyclines (Doxycycline) are broad-spectrum antibiotics;
- Aminoglycosides: Gentamicin, Amikacin, Isepamycin.
Antibiotics for purulent wounds on the leg should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor, since their uncontrolled use contributes to the formation of resistant forms of bacteria.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) will also help relieve inflammation. They can be in the form of tablets or injectable solutions.
Prominent representatives of anti-inflammatory drugs are Ortofen, Diclofenac, Nurofen, Ibuprofen.
Preparations with the enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin can speed up healing.
Signs of an infectious process in a wound
It is important to remember that any wound received, regardless of its type, size and severity, is considered infected with harmful microorganisms. The only exception here is injuries resulting from surgical interventions and operations, since they immediately undergo the necessary treatment and are therefore considered sterile.
When an infection develops that gets into the wound along with a traumatic object or from the environment, certain signs can be observed. In particular, at the early stage of development of an anaerobic infection, severe intense pain appears at the site of injury, creating a feeling of tissue distension. In this case, pain may appear unexpectedly, seemingly against the general background of the patient’s normal condition and relative well-being. Such pain can manifest itself in a different period, which can range from several hours after treatment of the injury to 1 – 2 days.
The nature of the pain is characterized by intensity and persistence ; no medications can eliminate such sensations. The pain persists even after the bandages are removed or loosened, it becomes exhausting, constant, and disturbs the patient’s sleep and peace.
The phenomenon of tissue crepitus may occur when gases begin to accumulate in them. Clinical signs of toxic-infectious shock gradually begin to appear.
In some cases, signs of infection may be smooth, not indicating the presence of an obvious pathological process. In this case, to clarify the diagnosis and identify the development of infection, a special bacteriological study is carried out.
Folk remedies
Many microbes have become less sensitive to medications. That is why folk recipes are used. Tinctures, infusions, decoctions and plant juices will help cure a purulent wound or alleviate the patient’s condition.
Folk remedies are usually used to treat small wounds. In any case, before using any recipe, you should consult a specialist to avoid the development of various complications, including allergic reactions.
To wash the festering lesion, it is necessary to prepare a decoction of a medicinal plant such as chamomile. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, wound healing properties. To prepare the decoction, you need 2 tablespoons of dry chamomile or 2 filter bags (sold at the pharmacy) and 200 milliliters of boiling water. Infuse the decoction and strain it. The wound cavity is washed generously with this solution; to do this, it must be drawn into a disposable medical syringe.
Aloe pulp and juice help remove purulent contents from the wound. To prepare a medicine from this plant, you need to pick a leaf that is free of any damage or stains. Rinse it well.
There are 3 ways to use aloe:
- The easiest way is to use the entire leaf. It must be cut lengthwise, applied to the wound and bandaged;
- Aloe pulp, to make it, you need to peel the leaf and grind its pulp. The paste is applied to the problem area and secured with a bandage;
- The juice of this plant is used to soak a gauze pad, which is applied to the suppurating surface.
It is recommended to change aloe dressings every 3 hours.
Onions and garlic have antiseptic properties. They are also used for medicinal purposes.
Onion gruel is prepared in two ways:
- Grate fresh onion on a fine grater, apply the resulting mass to the damage. Garlic pulp is prepared in the same way;
- Boil the onion in milk, cool slightly and grind into a paste. It is applied in a similar way.
Burdock and plantain juice are used to treat the cavity; they help cleanse the wound.
If the wound is located on the fingers and foot, then foot baths with chamomile, saline (ratio of salt and water - 1:10) and soda (ratio of soda and water - 2:10) solution are effective. They draw out the pus, thereby cleaning the wound.
Complications of purulent wounds
If untimely and improper treatment is used, the inflammatory process can become more complicated. In this case, the patient's condition deteriorates sharply.
There are several serious complications of purulent wounds:
- Lymphadenitis is inflammation of the lymph nodes located near the site of injury. In this case, they increase in size and hurt;
- Lymphangitis is the transition of the inflammatory process to the lymphatic vessels. Red stripes are visualized on the skin, which are located along these vessels. There is pain and increased body temperature;
- Purulent wounds on the legs are often complicated by thrombophlebitis. This is inflammation of blood vessels and the formation of blood clots in their lumen. Painful bumps form on the leg, and redness is detected along the blood vessel;
- Sepsis is a general blood infection. In this case, the infection from the wound site penetrates the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. Symptoms of intoxication and damage to internal organs are observed.
General information
Boils appear on areas of the skin with hair follicles. Formations occur due to inflammation of the hair follicle due to friction. The inflammatory process begins due to the ingestion of staphylococcus. There are 3 stages of boil development: infiltration, tissue death and rejection of the rod, healing. Initially, the abscess on the skin is the size of a pea, starting from 0.2 mm. In some cases, it can grow to a diameter of 5 kopecks. The formation looks like a cone-shaped, bright red spot. On the 4th-5th day an abscess appears. On days 6-7 it breaks through and a boil core forms. On the 10th day the wound heals.
In most cases, the duration of the stages does not exceed 10 days. However, in patients with weakened immune systems who try to squeeze out a boil, the disease often ends not in complete healing, but in the immediate spread of infection.
When to see a doctor
If the patient has an extensive wound, then you should consult a doctor immediately after its appearance. Since this situation requires emergency assistance from specialists who will properly treat the wound, stop the bleeding if necessary and prescribe adequate treatment.
If the wound is small and shallow, you can treat it at home.
However, you should know the situations in which you should consult a doctor:
- Increased purulent discharge from the wound. If the bandage begins to get wet faster or a large volume of pus is visually detected during prolonged treatment, then an immediate consultation with a surgeon is required. In this case, a thorough examination of the wound and adjustment of treatment is necessary;
- Increased or onset of pain . They are usually pulsating in nature;
- Long-term non-healing damage – when no tendency to healing is visible within 7 days;
- Severe swelling and redness in the wound area;
- General hyperthermia, that is, an increase in body temperature. This may be a signal of the spread of infection.
How to get rid of the habit of squeezing imperfections on your face?
Any pimples (the concept is a public one, not a medical term) cannot be squeezed on your own. It is better to entrust the manipulation to either a cosmetologist or a dermatologist, because not only the nature of inflammation on the face has different origins. Experts identify several types of acne; the next step, when it is permissible to squeeze out a pimple, depends on the correct definition.
- Comedones (pimples with a white head) are a clogged pore that leads to the appearance of a sebaceous plug. Oxidizing without oxygen, sebum darkens and a comedone forms on the surface of the skin. It is allowed to squeeze it out if you do it with clean hands and disinfect the skin before doing so.
- A papule is what is often understood by the word “pimple.” Redness, which turns pale when pressed, indicates an infection in the clogged pore. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze such pimples to avoid the spread of inflammation, the appearance of scars.
- Pustules (pustules) are purulent pimples, which distinguishes them from papules. The latter often cause the appearance of pimples with a white head; it is impossible to squeeze out such pustules, especially on your own, as any specialist will confirm. The risk of subcutaneous infection with its subsequent growth into serious inflammation is very high.
- Cystic or fulminant acne will require qualified medical intervention. These formations are not only numerous, but also painful; in severe form, they lead to changes in the level of leukocytes in the blood, which poses a serious threat to the entire body.
Purulent pimples
Dermatological specialists advise squeezing out purulent pimples on the forehead, cheeks, and chin. They are motivated by the fact that a breakthrough of inflammation can occur unexpectedly and cause harm to human health. Tips to help squeeze out pimples efficiently and without subsequent repeated reactions:
- A ripe, swollen pimple with a dried yellow-greenish head is suitable for squeezing.
- Before the procedure, it is important to disinfect your hands, the area of the pimple, and degrease your facial skin with lotion.
- Force is applied inward so that the root of the formation is squeezed out.
- As soon as it is time to clear (no white marks), the procedure is considered complete.
- The crush site must be cauterized with an alcohol solution for disinfection.
Black dots
When asked whether it is possible to squeeze blackheads on the face, cosmetologists give a positive answer. When squeezing them out, it is important to treat your hands with alcohol or antimicrobial soap, otherwise dirt from your hands will get into the wound and microbial inflammation will begin.
Before the procedure, a sterile bandage is wrapped around the fingers, which is moistened in a 1 or 2 percent solution of salicylic acid.
To free the pores from blockage, apply pressure around the blackhead.
The duct is cleaned of pus, ichor and subcutaneous fat.
It is important not to apply too much force - it is better to leave the stubborn time for later.
Strong exposure to the skin can injure it and leave wounds or scars.
Zhiroviki
Wen is a benign tumor with a dense or liquid structure. Does not cause pain. It spoils the appearance.
- Is it possible to squeeze out wen on the face? Experts do not recommend squeezing them out yourself.
- To treat the formation, you need equipment that only dermatologists have.
- Self-medication and treatment at home leads to serious skin problems.
Unlike acne, acne is an inflammation that has a less dangerous form. They occur due to oily skin and clogging of pores with excess oil. There are 2 types of acne: open and closed.
Open (white) - accumulation of particles of dust, dirt, sweat in an enlarged pore.
Whiteheads are eliminated using mechanical action, as they are located on the surface of the skin.
A sign of open comedones is a dark-colored head located on the skin.
Closed - accumulation of secretion in the subcutaneous layer.
Let's find out whether it is possible to squeeze closed acne on the face. The opinion of experts is this: mechanical impact on deep-seated, closed acne lesions leads to infection of the pores, so squeezing them out is not recommended.
White pimples
Clearly visible on the skin. They are white in color and small in size. More often they form on the surface of the skin of the face and neck due to hormonal changes in the body. They are formed due to blockage of the duct with dead skin particles and sebum.
- To treat white pimples, cosmetic masks and creams are used that break down the blockage and dry out the skin.
- So, is it possible to squeeze white pimples on your face? It is not recommended, since after mechanical impact scars and cicatrices remain.
- Decoctions of medicinal plants are used to wipe off white hard inflammations.
Subcutaneous abscesses
Squeezing subcutaneous pimples is not performed. For treatment use:
- Treatment of the subcutaneous area with an antiseptic.
- An incision or injection is made into the subcutaneous pimple.
- The purulent pastula is cleansed.
- The opened wound is treated with a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
The habit of squeezing pimples brings with it psychological problems. A person, squeezing pimples, seeks to solve the problem of loneliness or complexes. Initially, pathological psychological complexes are eliminated - low self-esteem, uncertainty. For treatment, contact a psychotherapist or psychologist.
The rules are simple and clear:
- Disinfection of the skin surface.
- Disinfection of equipment and hands.
- Opening and cleaning the pores.
- Treatment of the wound with an antibacterial agent.
Self-medication in rare cases ends with the desired result. For effective and safe treatment, it is necessary to contact qualified specialists who will prescribe quality treatment.
Most doctors, including those from the American Academy of Dermatology, agree that it's best to see a dermatologist for any skin concerns.
Plus, getting rid of a pimple without using the proper tools can leave you with lifelong scars.
The doctor will quickly and completely remove comedones using a special spoon or loop. More serious inflammations, such as nodules and cysts, are treated with injections, and in some cases, surgical opening of the inflamed area of skin is required.
But the main means for acne healing as quickly as possible are patience and self-control. Don't pick or rub the problem area, apply ice to reduce pain and swelling, and don't neglect acne-fighting medications.
Prevention of wound infection
Since any wound can fester, certain rules should be followed to avoid this. Otherwise, infection cannot be avoided.
Preventive actions:
- Adhere to basic rules of personal hygiene. If they are not followed, any disease may occur, which leads to weakened immunity;
- If the skin on the legs is injured, then special attention should be paid to their cleanliness to prevent the penetration of microbes into the wound;
- If any herbs occur, you should consult a doctor for advice;
- Nutrition should be complete and varied . The intake of certain vitamins and nutrients helps strengthen the body;
- Treatment of chronic foci of infection (carious teeth, sinusitis, and so on);
- Adequate night sleep and daytime rest.
