Large subcutaneous pimples on the face: what do they look like and what to do about them?

Causes of subcutaneous acne

In order to eliminate this problem, it is necessary to know exactly its root cause, which provoked the appearance of subcutaneous acne on the face. Only then will it be possible to apply a full range of measures aimed at getting rid of this problem.

If you use only cosmetics for this, which temporarily remove only the visual manifestation, the result can be serious complications.

The reason for their appearance is primarily due to such malfunctions in the sebaceous glands:

• violation of sebum secretion;
• clogged sebaceous ducts;
• the occurrence of an inflammatory process in the sebaceous glands;
• active activity of skin bacteria and, as a result, the formation of painful and unsightly subcutaneous pimples;
• problems with the stomach and intestines;
• accelerated hair follicle growth;
• disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system.

Remedies, ointments and masks for acne on the nose

Acne remedies.
If your facial skin tends to break out with acne, then it is advisable to regularly apply special masks (twice a week). They will dry out the skin without drying it out, which is also not very good. They will also narrow the pores, preventing the sebaceous glands from becoming clogged.

1. Oatmeal mask. Cleanses, moisturizes, relieves inflammation of the skin
2. Yeast mask with the addition of lemon juice. A tablespoon of yeast is diluted in warm water and a few drops of lemon juice are added there.
3. Green clay mask (sold at the pharmacy). Green clay (tablespoon), plus a teaspoon of any vegetable oil, grind egg white and kiwi pulp and put on face for 10 minutes
4. Masks with salicylic acid, calendula infusions and badyaga (sold in pharmacies or special cosmetic stores)
5. Mask with aspirin. Grind an aspirin tablet into powder, add honey and a little water. Place it on the pimple on your nose
6. Mask with badyaga and boric acid. It is necessary to apply carefully, since the components behave aggressively towards the skin, but they are effective in getting rid of acne

Ointments also help well:

• Vishnevsky
• Zenerite
• Skinoren
• Ichthyol ointment

Another way to get rid of acne on the nose is to use:

• aloe juice
• iodine solution
• infusions of chamomile, calendula or mint
• ready-made cosmetic preparations containing salicylic acid and D-panthenol

What do large subcutaneous pimples look like?

Subcutaneous acne is a problem that can affect anyone, regardless of their age. When they appear under the epidermis, a dense small ball is felt, and later, during maturation, a white, yellow or red bump appears on the skin. If you press on it, the person feels pain. The inflammatory focus can be located anywhere on the face: on the cheeks, chin, nose and forehead.

There are the following types of subcutaneous acne:

• subcutaneous red pimples are inflamed areas, the size of which increases over time;
• white subcutaneous pimples - a cavity filled with pus. It can be preserved without changing its appearance for a long time.

The initial size of red pimples is from one to two millimeters. While the inflammatory process develops, a purulent cavity appears inside the skin, resembling a white or yellow tubercle in appearance. Since these pustules are located under the skin, getting rid of them is quite problematic.

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Why does a pimple on my nose not go away for a long time?

Perhaps they unsuccessfully tried to remove this pimple on their own, or a wen. In fact, the reasons are still the same - infection on the skin, improper skin care (in the evening, the skin of the face needs to be regularly cleansed of cosmetics, washed with special products in the morning). You also need to touch the problem area of ​​the nose less and do not try to squeeze out the pimple yourself. If the pimple really does not go away for a long time (within two months), you need to go to a dermatologist.

If a pimple does not disappear from your nose for more than two months, you need to go to the doctor.

Typical location

Let's look at the most typical places where large subcutaneous pimples appear.

All over the face

Based on the location of subcutaneous acne, you can determine in which organ the problem exists:

• Forehead. Intestinal diseases. Changes in normal microflora occur due to prolonged stressful situations, depression or weakening of the body as a whole. These problems may well serve as an impetus for the appearance of colitis or dysbacteriosis.
• Near the eyes. The skin around the eyes is an area whose condition is affected by the functioning of the kidneys. Subcutaneous pimples here signal a malfunction in their functioning. In addition to acne, edema may also appear, that is, accumulation of fluid that is not removed from the human body by the kidneys.
• The inner side of the eyelids. A visit to the ophthalmologist is a must. Pimples on the inside can appear for a number of reasons, so you should not ignore this problem.
• Cheeks. The stomach, liver and intestines do not work well, and, therefore, toxins that accumulate in the gland ducts are practically not removed from the body. Purulent inflammation of the skin occurs. The cause of such acne can also be an incorrect diet, consumption of fatty and salty foods.
• In the mouth. A symptom of the onset of stomatitis or candidiasis, the cause is a weakened immune system.
• From the inside on the lips. Visit an ENT specialist or dentist, there are many reasons: from an allergic reaction to ulcerative stomatitis.
• Chin. A subcutaneous pimple on a woman’s chin can be a sign of diseases of the reproductive organs. Hormonal imbalances provoke their appearance.
• Between the nose and mouth. Problems with the cardiovascular system.

Another disease with the formation of pustules, demodicosis, has similar symptoms. You can read detailed information about the disease and treatment of demodicosis on the face here.

On the nose

Causes of subcutaneous acne on the nose:

• Hormonal disbalance. The main reason for the appearance of almost any acne. If subcutaneous acne appears in a person who has never had such skin problems, then we are most likely talking about hormonal imbalances. If they occur extremely rarely at all, but are now localized specifically on the nose, this is exactly the problem. The cause could be anything: stress, menstruation, and so on. Most often, such a failure does not last too long and the skin is restored. Dealing with hormones is difficult, especially for teenagers. If the situation does not improve, but only gets worse, it is best to consult a specialist. Hormonal imbalance can also lead to the appearance of red moles. In another article, we discussed the reasons for the appearance of red moles on the body in women.
• Problems with the digestive system. Eating the wrong foods or diseases of the internal organs, for example, ulcers. The stool should be normal.
• Clogged pores on the nose. The nose is the place where the pores are closest to the surface of the skin, which is why comedones often appear on it. The best option to get rid of the problem is mechanical facial cleansing performed by a cosmetologist.

2. Reasons

Erysipelas is a bacterial infection, the causative agent of which is almost always group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. This tendency, however, is not absolute: a similar inflammation can be caused by staphylococcus, especially in cases of a long-term chronically recurrent process, as well as other pathogens. In general, we have to take into account the fact that in recent decades in the clinic of infectious diseases, incl. skin, there is a steady tendency towards an increase in combined invasions (for example, bacterial and fungal), developing according to the mechanism of super- or coinfection.

The main risk factor is microtraumatization of the skin of the nose in combination with weakened local immunity and non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic rules.

The risk increases in the presence of foci of chronic coccal infection in adjacent tissues and organs (otitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and many others). One of the widespread causes of erysipelas is the practice of self-squeezing out elements of acne and/or pustular (pustular) rash in unsterile or frankly unsanitary conditions. In some cases, nasal erysipelas is iatrogenic in nature, i.e. the launch of the pathological process is caused by medical procedures or surgical intervention on the ENT organs.

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What to do with large subcutaneous pimples?

There are conservative and modern methods of combating subcutaneous acne. Traditional medicine also comes to the rescue.

How to speed up the maturation of a pimple?

It is possible to eliminate a subcutaneous pimple without harm to the skin only when it is fully mature. This is preceded by a period of redness and the appearance of purulent growths. The inflammatory process that develops inside the lump lasts a week or more.

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Using an anti-inflammatory agent will help make the pimple ripen faster, for example:

• Vishnevsky ointment;
• levomekol (antibiotic);
• ichthyol ointment.

The same ointments are used to ripen boils, which can be confused with large subcutaneous pimples. In another article you can visually evaluate a photo of a boil.

The above remedies are a set of drugs, the effects of which will eliminate inflammation and pain, minimizing the spread of infection. These methods are best used if a subcutaneous pimple has appeared on the forehead, chin, lips or other places. Squeezing and other methods of self-treatment will lead to unpleasant complications.

Modern methods of treatment

In order not only to remove the pimple itself, but also to get rid of the cause of its occurrence forever, the best option would be to contact a qualified specialist. After a thorough examination, he will accurately determine the cause of the growth and select the appropriate treatment method for you.

Ozone therapy

A subcutaneous pimple is a very painful formation, however, it can be removed with the help of ordinary oxygen. Modern medicine often offers ozone therapy for this, which has a simple but positive effect.

Effect of ozone therapy:

• Even the most severe pain goes away;
• Ozone is a type of oxygen that effectively fights microbes;
• Redness and swelling are eliminated;
• The production of keratin and elastin is restored;
• You don't have to worry about acne marks (red spots, scars).

The procedure is carried out as follows:

1. Introduction of collagen-ozone composition into the inflamed area.
2. Thus, several injections are given, depending on the amount of inflammation.

The procedure takes no more than half an hour.

Elos method

The most effective and safest way to get rid of subcutaneous internal acne. During the procedure, blue rays are applied directly to the inflammation.

Result of the procedure:

• intensive renewal of skin cells;
• eliminating redness, bumps, growths or scars left after a pimple matures;
• reduction of pores due to a decrease in the amount of sebum penetration into them;
• absence of peeling, irritation and dryness of the facial skin.

ethnoscience

Sometimes you can get rid of subcutaneous acne at home.

The following methods are relevant here:

• Aloe. As soon as you notice that you will soon have a subcutaneous pimple, immediately begin treatment. Compresses with aloe will be useful - its leaf is washed, divided into two parts, after which one of the parts is applied to the pimple with its pulp.
• Nettle decoction. An excellent anti-inflammatory agent. It should be used for about one month. It will help normalize metabolism, which will help remove toxins from the body, which means the skin will become clear very quickly.
• Do not wear clothes made from synthetic material.
• Wipe your face with a special lotion about three times a day. You can prepare it yourself: just mix boiled water and fresh lemon juice.
• Tea tree essential oil will help effectively get rid of any acne on the face. It should be applied to inflamed areas several times a day. This method will not only help eliminate inflammation, but will also dry out the skin.
• An excellent method is salt cleansing. Take a cotton swab, soak it in alcohol, and then dip it in a mixture of salt and baking soda. Apply to the pimple. After a few minutes, wash your face.
• Sometimes use this mask: mix butter, onion and honey, everything is taken in equal proportions. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow to cool. At the end, mix it with a small amount of flour, form a cake and apply it to the site of inflammation.
• Crush ten tablets of trichopolum and two tablets of chloramphenicol Apply the solution to a cotton swab and wipe the inflamed areas. After twenty minutes, wash your face.

How to get rid of acne on your nose in one day?

To get rid of pimples on your nose in one day, you need to let them mature as soon as possible. To do this, apply ichthyol or zinc ointment to the site of the pimple and cover the area with a band-aid for a while. Ichthyol ointment will help draw out the pus. It would be good to leave this lotion overnight, and in the morning start actually getting rid of the pimple.

Ichthyol ointment will help the pimple on your nose to mature.

1. It is necessary to disinfect the place where the pimple is located, and also disinfect your hands, after washing them with soap
2. Gently squeeze out the pimple by pressing on the middle and ensuring that the pus comes out from the depths of the pimple.
3. The place where the pimple was should be wiped with alcohol again
4. After an hour, you need to apply levomikol, baziron to the wound
5. After another hour, you need to wipe the problem area with a piece of ice. It is best to make ice not from water, but from a decoction of herbs that relieve inflammation, for example, chamomile decoction
6. Only after this can the problem area with the former pimple on it be masked with cosmetics

Prevention

It is difficult to remove subcutaneous acne, so it is best not to forget about prevention to help prevent their occurrence:

• control your own diet;
• eat often, but in small portions;
• do not forget about vegetables and fruits;
• take good care of your skin and do not use inappropriate cosmetics;
• decorative cosmetics must be of high quality; avoid cheap products;
• stress and depression are your enemies;
• carefully monitor your health;
• do not get too cold or overheat;
• Never squeeze pimples.