Neither blackheads nor whiteheads should be squeezed or picked open,

November 10th, 2008

Neither  blackheads nor whiteheads should be squeezed or picked open, unless extracted by  a dermatologist under sterile conditions.

 

Papule-A papule is defined as a small (5 millimeters or  less), solid lesion slightly elevated above the surface of the skin. A group of  very small papules and microcomedones may be almost invisible but have “sandpaper” feel to the touch. A papule is caused by localized cellular reaction  to the process of acne. Prolong treatment with Acnezine smoothes  the lesion to a great extent.Pustule-a dome-shaped, fragile lesion containing pus that  typically consists of a mixture of white blood cells, dead skin cells, and  bacteria. A pustule that forms over a sebaceous follicle usually has a hair in  the center. Acne pustules that heal without progressing to cystic form usually  leave no scars. 

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