Acne: don’t lose face over this
People and Pores
A lot of people unknowingly stimulate excess production of sebum thereby increasing their risk of developing acne. Scrubbing too hard on the skin when washing, frequent touching by hands and frequent washing are all techniques that can actually worsen the problem. When the skin becomes too dry, follicles and sebaceous glands are signaled to produce more sebum to correct the problem. However, rubbing too hard on the skin tends to push plugs deeper and induces the gluing effect that creates pore blockage.
People should avoid squeezing their pimples and removing blackheads the wrong way. It is best to allow the pimple to fully mature. Doing anything drastic during earlier stages will only lead to damaged pores, further infection and scarring. Be cautious about friction since this closes the pore over the plug which makes extraction more difficult. Manual extraction of plugs should also be done carefully since the pore might get damaged and won’t fully return to its original size.
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