Comedones are a type of cyst that forms on the skin of the face and body. Most often they are found on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. They are especially common in people with acne. In medicine, comedones are divided into two groups: closed (whiteheads) and open (blackheads). While blackheads are completely painless and usually small, whiteheads can be very painful and reach 5mm in diameter.
Comedones are formations in the pores, consisting mainly of dead epithelial cells, various kinds of pollution and sebum. Sebum is a fatty substance that is formed as a result of the secretion of the sebaceous glands. When interacting with air, this secret, as well as various pigments, darken, resulting in the formation of black dots. In contrast, closed comedones are flesh-colored because their contents remain under a thin layer of skin cells.
It must be remembered that comedones are, first of all, pathological formations. They appear when sebum cannot come out. At the same time, it accumulates in the pores, thereby clogging them. Against this background, an inflammatory process can begin. Allthe fact is that toxins come out of the blood and lymphatic vessels through the pores, it is they who react with the sebaceous plug formed there. As a result, a viscous sticky mass is formed, which serves as an excellent breeding ground for various pathological bacteria and fungi.
Comedones are a problem not only for teenagers, but also for people of mature age. Here are just some of the signs that indicate the possibility of their occurrence:
- dry, easily inflamed skin;
- enlarged pores;
- dull or rough skin;
- excess sebum, especially on the forehead, chin and nose.
Closed comedones on the cheeks and forehead are, of course, less noticeable than blackheads, but they still need to be treated. The cosmetologist prescribes complex treatment depending on the causes that led to the formation of inflammation on the face. Sometimes it is very difficult to establish what kind of violation in the work of the body provoked the formation of comedones, therefore a number of laboratory tests are prescribed. The most common is bacterial culture. It is used to determine the sensitivity of bacteria to certain types of antibiotics. Only after that, drugs are prescribed.
Treatment also includes the use of ointments. The most effective are considered to be those that contain alpha hydroxy acids in their composition. Also, glycerin creams have proven themselves well, which actively contribute to the opening of comedones and their elimination.content. Tetracycline is also often prescribed for treatment.
In general, answering the question of how to remove comedones, we can recommend intensive facial cleansing. This is easy to achieve by repeated washing with ordinary soap. It is necessary to minimize the contact of hair with the face, for example, make a bun or ponytail. Avoid frequently touching your face with your hands. Green and blue clay masks are very helpful.
