What should I do about pimples on both sides of my nose?
I've been breaking out frequently lately, especially on both sides of my nose. I'd like to know what to do about pimples appearing on both sides of the nose?
When dealing with pimples appearing on both sides of the nasal wings, it is important to first identify their possible causes. These typically include excessive sebum secretion from sebaceous glands, abnormal follicular keratinization, bacterial infection (such as Propionibacterium acnes), and endocrine disorders. Below are professional recommendations for addressing these potential causes:
1. Keep the face clean: Cleanse the face daily with a gentle facial cleanser. Avoid using irritating cosmetics or skincare products to reduce oil buildup and pore blockage.
2. Adjust dietary habits: Reduce the intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits to maintain a balanced diet, which helps regulate hormone levels in the body and improve skin condition.
3. Avoid squeezing pimples: Squeezing may worsen inflammation and potentially lead to scarring or pigmentation, so it should be avoided as much as possible.
4. Physical therapy: Maintain good dietary habits, consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, ensure adequate rest, and thoroughly clean the skin.
5. Medication treatment: Use professional acne creams or antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medications, such as erythromycin ointment or penicillin ointment.
6. Laser therapy: For persistent acne, laser treatment may be considered. This involves using red and blue light thermal effects to destroy toxins in subcutaneous acne tissues and accelerate living cell regeneration.
If acne is severe or fails to improve over time, medical consultation is recommended.