Can I squeeze it with my mouth closed?

Many people suffer from a skin disease called closed comedones when they are young. Closed comedones are actually a symptom of skin damage, which is what people call acne. Many people can't help but squeeze closed comedones on their faces, which will squeeze out a white fat-like substance. However, there is a saying that closed comedones cannot be squeezed, as squeezing them will be harmful to the skin. So can I squeeze it with my mouth closed?

After you get closed comedones, it is best not to squeeze them with your hands, pick them with an acne needle, or scratch the affected area with your hands. If you squeeze, pick or scratch closed comedones, it may cause infection and cause the closed comedones to grow more and more. The yellow particles of mature keratinized closed comedones may be squeezed out with light pressure, but this is only the case occasionally. Most closed comedones are small white and will turn into large, red, swollen and shiny pimples if squeezed.

How to squeeze closed comedones correctly

If you really can't help squeezing, be sure to use the correct method. After cleaning the skin, use two clean cotton swabs to press hard on both sides of the acne until the linear secretions in the acne are removed. To avoid inflammation, you can clean the wound with saline solution, or apply iced mild lotion to the wound with a cotton pad. This will not only reduce inflammation, but also reduce the redness and swelling after squeezing.

What to do if you have closed comedones

After developing closed comedones, the first thing to do is to do daily cleaning to prevent pores from being clogged. Whether it’s skin care products or cosmetics, choose those that are clear, oil-free, and of trustworthy quality. Don’t put just anything on your face. Try not to squeeze pimples and keep the affected area clean. At the same time, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of boiled water, and maintain a healthy eating and living habits.