Is acne a pimple?

Many people are not quite clear about the relationship between acne and pimples. Acne and pimples are two common skin diseases on the human facial skin. Once formed on the face, they will make the whole face look uneven. The morphology of acne is very different from that of youth, because acne is generally smaller and closed. There are a large number of pustules in acne, so acne has whiteheads. But is acne really pimples?

What are closed comedones?

Closed comedones are a type of acne, and can also be seen as the precursor of acne. They look normal from a distance, but when you look closely, they are small white protrusions. When squeezed, milky white strips of oil will come out. If they mature, they will turn into small milky yellow solid particles. Although there is no physical pain after closed comedones appear, the skin will look bumpy and feel particularly rough, and the condition lasts for a long time, making people more anxious and distressed.

What does it mean that you have closed comedones?

The forehead, cheeks and chin are uneven and have some small bumps. These small bumps are not red, itchy or painful, and can only be felt by touching them with your hands. They are particularly difficult to disappear after they grow. If you also have this situation, it means that you have closed comedones on your face.

What is the difference between closed comedones and open comedones?

Acne can be divided into closed comedones and open comedones. Open comedones are the blackheads and whiteheads that we usually find more easily. They have larger pores and are easily oxidized by the air, so they are relatively easy to remove. The pores of closed comedones are relatively small, which will trap the comedones inside and make them difficult to come out, so they are relatively difficult to remove.

Can closed comedones be squeezed?

Closed comedones can be eliminated by picking and squeezing, but picking and squeezing needs to be done with professional techniques under sterile conditions. If these two points cannot be guaranteed, it is best not to squeeze them, because not only will it be difficult to squeeze them, but it is also likely to cause damage to the epidermis, resulting in inflammation or scarring, making the problem worse.

Causes of closed comedones

There are many types of closed comedones and open comedones. The two more common ones are improper cleaning and endocrine disorders. Makeup residue, coupled with the severe smog in many places now, will cause a lot of dust to clog the pores. If not thoroughly cleaned, it will cause closed comedones. Irregular work and rest schedules, improper diet, and abnormal hormones during women's menstrual period can lead to endocrine disorders, resulting in closed comedones.

How to prevent closed comedones

The causes of closed comedones have been analyzed above. If you want to prevent closed comedones, you must first start with the two main causes. Let’s talk about cleansing first. You must use makeup remover to thoroughly remove your makeup every night. It is best to use makeup remover oil for oily skin. After removal, use a cleansing product with stronger cleansing power to cleanse, and apply a cleansing mask at least once a week. While cleaning, you should pay more attention to your living habits, develop a regular life and work schedule, eat less high-calorie, high-sugar, and greasy foods, and strengthen physical exercise.