TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Some people are tempting to diminish acne or pimples by picking or squeezing at it. While in fact, many skin problems will arise by doing so. Here, Tempo outlined four reasons why you should not touch your acne.
1. Causes Infection
You should not touch your acne even though your hands are clean because it still possibly contains bacteria. The germs on your hands may spread to your skin and that causes further infection.
2. Worsen Pimples
Touching pimples means you expose pimples to bacteria and that may worsen its condition or even cause more breakouts.
3. Irritate the Skin
Your skin may be irritated if you keep picking at your acne. It possibly causes redness and is pretty painful.
4. Leaves Scars
Squeezing pimples may stress your skin which then causes trauma and leaves scars. The best you can do is keeping your skin clear and avoid touching your face as much as possible, and also get a treatment under expert supervision.
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