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Posted on: May 1, 2016

Picking blemishes on the skin is a poor habit that thousands of people in the world have. Such people pick blemishes on their skin such as pimples, moles, bug bites and the like. The habit has many detrimental effects. The following is a small amount of information about the affects of picking skin blemishes and what one can do if he or she has that problem.

 

The Affects of Picking Skin Blemishes

One of the most harmful affects of picking skin blemishes is its tendency to cause infection. A skin infection can cause severe pain, and the infection can enter the bloodstream if the person does not seek attention once the skin becomes infected. Another ill effect of picking skin blemishes is its tendency to produce keloids. Keloids are raised scars that some people tend to develop more than others do. A person may start out with a very small sore and end up with a raised, dark scar that covers several inches of skin surface. Even regular scars can end up being darkened and unsightly. These effects can develop into other harmful effects such as low self-esteem and a self-conscious mindset. Fortunately, there are some skin care products for people who have a habit of picking imperfections, but the goal is for them to stop picking blemishes.

As with any habit, the person who is performing the act needs to understand the dangers and the need to stop performing the act. The person has to sincerely want to stop picking blemishes for the blemish picking to cease.

 

Skin Care Products for People Who Pick Blemishes

The best skin care items for people who pick blemishes are protective items and scar removal items. Razor bump sized Bandaids are good for small blemishes. They provide a mental barrier that can work to kill the urge to pick blemishes. Cocoa butter is an excellent skin care moisturizer and healing agent. Cocoa butter is quite popular for minimizing scars. Neosporin and like creams can help a person to prevent infection while he or she is going through the process of breaking the habit. The previously mentioned tips are not exhaustive, but they can assist persons who have this issue.

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