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Should we be popping pimples?
    2018-04-16  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

Acne is one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions in adolescents. More than 80 percent of teenagers battle with pimples. It can also occur later in life for a number of reasons, including an imbalance of hormones called androgens.

Oil glands (sebaceous glands), located in the skin at the base of the hair follicle, excrete oil (sebum) to lubricate the surface of the skin and hair. All parts of the body contain sebaceous glands, except the palms and the soles of the feet.

Acne was previously thought to come from lack of normal shedding of the skin cells that line the sebaceous (oil gland) follicle. This was thought to lead to thickened skin and the formation of small comedones (black and white heads).

But acne is now viewed primarily as an inflammatory skin disorder.

A pimple is like a little bag under the skin that contains oil, bacteria and inflammation. Squeezing it can result in these contents being pushed into surrounding skin, making the problem worse. It can also lead to infection and temporary darkening of the skin in that area.

On top of this, the inflammation can become so bad that scarring is left behind when the pimple finally settles down. And scarring (unlike the pimple) can be permanent.

If you resist the urge to squeeze, pimples will usually resolve over a week or so without scarring. The “white” contents will also settle down or spontaneously pop when ready.

If large pimples require urgent treatment, a dermatologist can get rid of the contents of a pimple safely. They may also give it an injection that decreases inflammation in the pimple in a day or so.

If you want to avoid pimples, here are some ways you can have healthier and clearer skin.

Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet low in sugar. This includes nuts, legumes, fish, red meat, fruits and vegetables.

Avoid excessive scrubbing, cleansing, and exfoliating. Acne doesn’t happen due to accumulation of dirt and grime on the skin and can’t simply be washed away. Using many products can increase skin irritation and dryness and compound the problem.

You are also advised to choose oil-free cleansers, moisturisers and sunscreen (these are usually labelled “non-comedogenic” on packaging).

Words to Learn 相关词汇

【粉刺】fěncì comedone a small bump or blemish on the skin usually containing a plug of sebum in a skin pore

【豆类】dòulèi legume the fruit or seed of plants of the legume family (such as peas or beans) used for food

痘痘是青少年最常见的一种皮肤炎症。超过80%的青少年都被痘痘困扰。人在成年后也会长痘痘,原因是多方面的,包括体内雄激素分泌失调。

皮肤毛囊底部的皮脂腺分泌出油脂来润滑皮肤和头发表面。身体的所有部位都分布有皮脂腺,手掌和脚底除外。

原先认为痘痘源于毛囊皮脂腺周围的皮肤细胞未能正常脱落。这会导致皮肤增厚,形成黑头和白头(粉刺)。

但现在人们认为痘痘的主要成因是皮肤炎症。

一颗痘痘就像皮下含有油脂、细菌和炎症的小袋子。挤痘痘会导致这些内容物被挤进周边的皮肤,让问题恶化。它还可能导致感染和该区域皮肤暂时性暗沉。

除此以外,如果炎症很严重,在痘痘沉淀下来后,还会留下疤痕。而这种疤痕和痘痘不同,疤痕是永久性的。

如果你忍住不挤痘痘,痘痘通常会在一周左右的时间内消退,而且不会留下疤痕。“白色的”内容物在成熟的时候会消退或自动爆出。

如果有大痘痘需要紧急处理,皮肤科医生可以安全地去除痘痘的内容物。一天后他们可能还会给皮肤打一针来减少痘痘红肿。

如果你想避免长痘,你可以尝试以下这些方法,帮你拥有健康光洁的皮肤。

吃低糖、健康的平衡膳食。这种膳食包括坚果、豆类、鱼类、红肉、水果和蔬菜。

避免过多的摩擦、清洁和去角质。痘痘不是因为尘垢在皮肤上积聚而产生的,而且光用水也洗不掉。用太多产品会增加对皮肤的刺激,让皮肤更干,加剧痘痘问题。

选择无油洗面奶、润肤乳和防晒霜(这些产品包装上通常贴着控痘标签)。

(Chinadaily.com.cn)

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