/fa/ - Fashion

>>12277424
>It's important to sweat it out and clear out your pores

look at this basic skin layer illustration, and realize why it doesn't work like that.


>>12279749
>to close pores

pores don't open and close m8

>>10086470
make sure you pop the stuff in a somewhat safe way (see the FAQ). remember that you shouldn't actually need to pop (but instead work in a preventive manner).

I think you should see a derm.

don't forget to use some kind of sunscreen to protect the area as it heals, otherwise it's more likely for you to get bad scarring/redness

>>10086507
cheers

>>10087943
those looks like completely ordinary primarily closed comedones. some open ones as well (darker). it's rather the sebaceous ducts that get clogged and swell, rather than the glands themselves. see pic for details.

a derm could possibly give you some topical retinoids. quite good for non-inflammatory acne lesions such as comedones iirc.

>>10088242
based Oooo

How to pop pimples, part two:

>>9336197
This guide to dealing with pimples/pustules is okay:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/teen-acne-13/pop-a-zit?page=2

Bear in mind that:
- An ordinary "straight pin" should not be used, as these are in general too thick and can cause unnecessary tissue damage. Use the sharpest and thinnest needle available.
- Sterilizing a needle using a flame could cause soot (carbon) to cover the tip of the needle. If it pierces your skin incorrectly, then this soot could end up in your skin and create a basic kind of tattoo. Sterilize the needle with alcohol.
- Alcohol should not be used to sterilize the wound after lancing the pimple. Alcohol pains your wounds because it hurts the general area. Healing time is increased, and will most likely increase local flushing (red skin). Use chlorhexidine or some other mild antibacterial agent.

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This is a good guide to dealing with blackheads/open comedones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCKh0-vTRAE
(content warning)

Notice how ineffective fingers are at applying pressure locally to the target area. They are too blunt, and are more likely to harm the skin in the area. I think you're all familiar with this - the red and painful area around pimples/comedones after you've popped them using blunt fingers and too much force. Get a specialized tool on Amazon or whatever. Try to use that instead of your fingers.

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Regarding whiteheads/closed comedones:
They are to be lanced like pustules, and then squeezed gently with fingers - or preferable by the use of special tools (like the one linked to above).

Please note that both closed and open comedones are prone to recurring. "Mechanical extraction" is a very unnecessary thing to do. They'll most likely return in a couple of weeks unless you start treating the area chemically, with stuff like salicylic acid.

>>9366312
>sweat drenching cardio to unclog pores

Well, take a look at this image here and see why that won't work. There are two main openings in the skin, the "pilosebaceous" ducts (PSD, the one with hair and fat/sebum), and sweat ducts (pores). It's a common misconception that acne takes place in "pores", when in fact it is related to the PSDs. Exercising will not clear out your PSDs to any noticeable degree whatsoever, as the sweat is being emitted from the pores of your sweat glands.. In fact, it could /may/ help excess skin/bacteria/dirt to accumulate in your PSDs.

(The sweat gland "version of acne" is known as "hidradenitis suppurativa" (HS), btw)

If I were you I would be very content with my skin. It's not possible to make your PSDs smaller beyond a certain functional limit. The skin flushing/redness can be managed by not using irritants such as alcohol/ethanol, alkali bar soap, chemical and mechanical exfoliants on the skin - or at least limiting their use in that specific area.

Sun is also a risk factor for aggravating it. It's completely impossible to accurately state that your skin condition is caused by any degree of sun damage like >>9366342 does, judging from this kind of visual examination.

Salicylic acid, various AHAs, OCM, can help clear out your PSDs - and make them visibly smaller, if possible. Then use makeup to cover up the rest. Skin flushing can be managed by decreased use of irritants, coupled with the use of a sunblock and a good moisturizer + makeup as a finish.

You seem to have great skin, regardless of makeup.