Those tender-to-the-touch, mass-like lumps live just below the skin’s surface and linger for weeks on end.
Blind Pimple
Blind pimples are inflamed, nodular types of acne that may leave scars.
They’re often shiny on the surface, tender to touch and have a hot, throbbing sensation.
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This is why you might notice them pop up before your period when oil production is at its highest.
Instead, the body naturally reabsorbs the infection, making time the great healer.
So, how do you deal with these pesky breakouts?
And should you be bringing these cysts to a head?
Read on to learn more.
How Do Blind Pimples Differ From Other Types of Acne?
Unlikeblackheadsand whiteheads, blind pimples have no connection to the surface of the skin, Zeichner explains.
They’re essentially an out-pouching of the oil gland, collecting dead cells and oil until they rupture.
The difference, according to Hartman, lies in their relationships with the skin’s surface.
And as a result, conventional acne treatments are far less effective on these pimples.
They’re resistant, painful, and stubborn.
How Long Do Blind Pimples Last?
All three experts, and really any expert we’ve ever spoken to, agree on that front.
“It will inevitably lead to more inflammation and potential infection or scarring.
Trying to pick but not reaching the cyst itself traumatizes the outermost skin layer.
Can You Actually Get Rid of a Blind Pimple?
There’s no quick fixa blind pimple will not go away overnight.
Within a few weeks, you should notice the cyst getting smaller or going away.
That being said, he also acknowledges that most patients prefer treating the blemish.
Unfortunately, Zeichner warns that these shots can’t guarantee the pimple injected won’t reoccur.
“But it’s not going to help bring the cyst to the surface.”
Zeichner’s also a fan of this technique.
A warm compress also won’t do much to help pain-wise.
The goal is to decrease inflammation and to dry out the pimple without drying out the skin.
We suggest looking for patches specifically formulated for deeper, under-the-skin pimples.
And definitely don’t make a run at squeeze or pop it.
Instead, tap on a little spot treatment or an acne patch and forget about it altogether.
