People with oily skin usually have acne, large pores or some other skin problems. The term “infected pore” is actually a fancy name for pimple. If not washed properly, enlarged pores may become clogged with dead cells, sebum and other impurities that come from the air. If your pores are clogged for a longer period of time, it can lead to an infection of skin pores. If swelling on your face is bigger than the swelling of acne, it means that your pores are infected. In this article you will find out more about infected pores on your face, nose and leg.
Also, we will tell you which are the causes of infected pores and how you can treat this condition.
Causes
As we have already said, an infected pore is actually a clogged pore that is filled with dead skin cells, dirt and sebum. The oily substance produced in the skin is the main cause of clogged pores. Because of that clogged pores usually affect people with oily skin. Excessive production of sebum may be caused by many factors, such as hormonal changes in puberty and menstrual cycles, but also the use of some cosmetic products. It is very important to know which are the potential causes of large pores in order to avoid this problem.
The most common symptoms of infected pores are swelling, redness, pain on the pore, itchiness, pus and also pressure in the pore. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should consult your health provider. Infected pores may appear on your face, nose, leg, back, breast and other parts of your body.
Infected Pore on Face. As we all know, the face is most sensitive part of our body. If you have large pores on your face, it is necessary to close them. If your pores are open, it could lead to bacterial infections. Also, an oily skin on your face will collect dirt from the environment, so the bacterial infection is unavoidable. It is also possible that eyelash pores are infected. Maybe you didn’t know that lashes grow from pores which have oil glands. When these pores are clogged they may get infected. But how will you know that you have an infected eyelash pore? Well, you will notice an inflammation under or inside your eyelid. Infected eyelash pores may cause a stye, which is manifested by inflamed red bump, crusty pus, tearing in the eye or a hard cist.
Infected Pore on Nose. Infected pore usually appears on the entire face, but the nose is the most prominent site where infected pores may appear. Actually, nose has large sebaceous glands which cause large pores. Oil glands on nose usually produce too much sebum which is mixed with dead skin cells. If you have a certain pore on your nose that has not been washed for a long time, it will cause a bacterial infection and an infected skin pore on your nose. Many teenagers have infected nose pores because of the hormonal changes in adolescence. Also, people with acne breakouts are prone to an infected pore on their skin.
Infected Pore on Leg. You can also have dark pores on your legs. These pores are caused by impurities such as sebum, bacteria, dirt and excess oil. These impurities are trapped inside the skin, so the pores turn brown and become infected. Sometimes it is very difficult to eliminate these pores.
Treatment
You can close pores on your face and other parts of the body using some homemade remedies. Also, you can use facial products from drugstores. If you don’t use the right face wash for cleansing your pores, infection will certainly occur.
If you notice that you have an infected skin pore, you should not touch it with your hands. An infected pore will clear on its own within a couple of days. But, if your pore is very painful, it is recommended to see your doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will give you a proper treatment for the infected pore, depending on where the infected pore has appeared and how serious is the condition.
The first thing you should do in order to prevent future pimples and infected skin pores is to wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water at least once or twice a day. Rinse your face with cool water and pat it dry with a clean towel.
The treatment of infected pores is usually based on oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics or incisions that will drain the contents without leaving scars.
You can also use some over-the-counter products that should be applied directly to the affected area. It is recommended to use products which contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. It is proved that these ingredients will remove the outer layer of the skin and they will open the pores.
Nose strips. There are also over-the-counter nose strips that can help you get rid of clogged nose pores. This device will help you pull out the oil that is trapped in your pores. It is also possible to do a chemical peeling, laser resurfacing or microdermabrasion, but you need to talk to your doctor or dermatologist about these medical options.
Steaming. Steaming is the easiest remedy for clogged pores. It will flush dirt and excessive oil out of the pores. You just need to take a large bowl with boiling water and to drape a towel over your head. It is recommended to do that once a week for 10 minutes.
Warm compress. In order to get rid of the infection, doctors also recommend warm compresses. You just need to moisten a wash cloth into the mixture of water and salt. It is necessary to keep the compress on the affected area for about 20-30 minutes four times per day.
Baking soda. Baking soda scrub may also help you to get rid of excess oils and to exfoliate your skin. Baking soda has antibacterial properties and it may kill bacteria on your nose. You can make a paste by mixing a tablespoon of baking soda with water. Apply this paste to your face and let it stay for a minute or so before you rinse it off with water. Also, you may sprinkle some baking soda to your nose or any other affected area on your body but it is necessary to damp the affected area with cold water first. Let baking soda stay on the infected pores for a minute and then wash it off.
Lemon Juice. Lemon juice is also helpful if your face, nose or leg pores are infected. Due to the citric acid, lemon juice can flush out dirt and oils from clogged pores. You just need to squeeze some lemon juice and apply it to your nose gently using your fingers.
Sugar-lemon scrub. You can also make a sugar-lemon scrub. Take a tablespoon of sugar and crush it into powder. Then you should add several drops of water and lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients and rub the mixture gently on your nose. Leave it for about 3-5 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.
Oatmeal. One more tip is to use oatmeal rinse once a day. You just need to combine a cup of oatmeal with a cup of boiling water and to mix it thoroughly. Let it cool and then rub the mixture on your nose or other affected area. You need to wash the oatmeal off after 2 minutes.
Hot bathtub. If you have an infected pore on your leg, you should soak the leg in a hot bathtub because it will open the pores.
Massage oils. To remove infected pore from legs, you can massage them with a mixture of tea tree oil and olive oil. Massage this mixture into the areas affected by clogged pores.
