How To Get Rid Of Pimples

by Skin Care

Do you know what a pimple is and what causes it? Even more importantly do you know how to get rid of pimples? In basic terms a pimple is an inflamed bump on the skin and they are the most common symptom of acne. While those suffering from acne are the most common targets for pimples, they can occur for anyone at any age. All it takes is a blocked pore or hair follicle and the conditions become ripe for a pimple to appear.
If this blockage isn’t removed quickly then chances are a pimple will form. Blockages can come from make up, creams or your own sweat and when they happen there is a buildup of fluids and bacteria in the pore which causes it to swell and become inflamed. This swollen pore is often red and sore and is what we commonly refer to as a zit or pimple.

Another likely factor in this whole equation is your diet. While it is generally accepted that many cases of acne are caused by hormonal imbalances, I think that our diets can have a huge impact on the hormones our bodies produce. Certainly foods like simple sugars, oily fast food and fatty snacks will lead our bodies to produce hormones and chemicals in far greater amounts than is normal. Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is likely to be good for both your complexion and your overall health.

While you can easily find good advice about getting rid of acne, getting rid of pimples requires a slightly different tack. Most things you do to get rid of acne are prevention measures or are accomplished through medical treatments. If you have an acne problem then you might want to look at this article on how to get rid of acne. If you just need to get rid of the occasional pimple though, here’s a proven method.

How to Get Rid of Pimples

Many people’s first thought is to pop a pimple when they see it. Please hold off on this because if you try to pop a pimple before it’s “ripe” so to speak you are asking for an infection. Trying to pop a pimple that isn’t ready will drive the bacteria more deeply into the pore and can lead to infection, a cyst or even scarring. If you get a pimple wait until you can see the yellow puss ready to break out before attempting to pop the pimple.

If the pimple is ready to pop then you can proceed. The first thing you will need is a small sharp sewing needle, warm water, gauze pads or band-aids and a bottle of rubbing alcohol. Start by pouring a small amount of the alcohol into a small bowl and immersing the needle in the alcohol for 15-30 seconds. This is enough to sterilize the needle for this simple surgical procedure.

While the needle is soaking in its alcohol bath you can wash your hands and face to make sure they are clean of all dirt, bacteria makeup or other external junk. To be extra safe you can dip your fingers in the alcohol as well and use one of the gauze pads to clean the area around the pimple with alcohol. You may not be ready for a surgical suite at this point, but you’ll be well sterilized for removing a pimple without risking further infection.

Now take the needle and gently prick the white part of the pimple so that you break through the skin. Next take two of the gauze pads and place one on either side of the pimple and gently and evenly apply pressure to the sides of the pimple to squeeze the pus out. Continue applying gentle pressure until you see clear liquid or blood coming out of the pimple. Once you get to this point you’ve gotten the majority of the pus and bacteria out and the pimple is gone.

Soak one of the gauze pads in alcohol and gently clean the pimple and the area around it. You can expect it to sting a bit, but that just means the alcohol is doing its thing, cleaning and sterilizing the wound you created to empty the pimple. This will kill any remaining bacteria and help you avoid getting an infection. After you are done cleaning you can either cover the pimple with a small band-aid or you can use an anti biotic concealer to cover the remaining blemish.

And that’s all there is to it. Pimples can be very annoying and even embarrassing at times, but by following these simple steps you can quickly and safely get rid of pimples when they appear and keep them from messing with your social life. If you have any additional tips on how to get rid of pimples please leave a comment below so we can all benefit.

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