Skincare experts share their thoughts on caring for and healing adult acne
By Lynn Yang; Photos: Shutterstock
In this series of Beauty Misconceptions, we speak to the experts for their take on trending beauty topics and issues.
We tackled oral supplements in our first column, and now, we're shining the spotlight on adult acne.
Experts Dr Ram Nath, Medical Director at The Wellness Clinic; Dr Lum Yang Xi, Medical Doctor of IDS Clinic; and Dr Kevin Chua, Medical Director of Drs Chua & Partners Clinic answer our burning questions.
2. Should we squeeze the pimples ourselves?
As mentioned, don’t squeeze them! Resist the temptation of picking or squeezing your own pimples as it is a big no-no. If done incorrectly and if pus is not extracted properly, the pus may be forced deeper into the oil gland, causing damage to the surrounding skin and resulting in more blemishes and scarring.
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