Is it normal to pick at acne

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So, I have bad acne. Both on my face, chest and back. I pick at them profusely and I don't know how to stop it. It makes me very insecure and I refuse to swim without a swim shirt.

I don't know why I do it either. Also, I know this is really disgusting, but I eat them. I love the way some of them feel under my finger nails, or their texture. I know, I'm gross. But I can't stop it.
Does anyone know how I can stop picking at it?

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  • Tempest-au
    7 years ago

    Get some colourless iodine and paint your pimples with it before you pop them. It will help kill any bacteria when you pop them, and if you try to eat it you'll probably throw up from the iodine taste.

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  • Potatoskins
    7 years ago

    Picking is normal, eating is nasty

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      I know :(

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  • mysistersshadow
    7 years ago

    The best solution would be to get rid of them entirely. If you've tried the OTC solutions go to a dermatologist.

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    • LittleLeafff
      7 years ago

      I've been to the doctors like 2 times before about it and the first time I got a thing for dry skin cause my doctor sucks. In my last visit, I got a thing that might work, but when I asked my mom if she saw any improvement and their wasn't. She said she will get me an appointment with a dermatologist, but I don't know when she will.

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  • _Mehhh_
    7 years ago

    Don't pick, it scars much worse then.

    I still get mild acne if I don't treat it even now at 22, although it used to be worse when I was a teen.

    Do this once daily, before bed;

    Get some antiseptic disinfectant, and dilute ONE bottle cap full into about a litre of warm water. Dip a cotton wool bud into the solution and gently dab/cleanse your face and other affected areas. It might tingle lightly but should not sting. Do not apply the disinfectant un-diluted, it will burn.

    You'll notice an improvement very quickly, only a few days, and if it works well for you the acne should clear up completely within a few weeks.

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  • bittermayonnaise
    7 years ago

    Clean it with water, dry it and put antiseptic solution on it after you pic at it. Also if you live near the sea, go swimming in it.

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    • Tempest-au
      7 years ago

      Unless you live in one of those areas of the United States where they have that flesh-eating bacteria at the beaches - then don't go swimming.

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  • sagittariusqueen
    7 years ago

    get a stress ball so that your hands are occupied. Also, picking at it just makes it worse, use a cleansing wash like proactive or clean n' clear.

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