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About This Service

Acne suppression is a way to deal with clogged acne that helps acne heal faster and reduce the chance of inflammatory acne. But if you don't do it correctly, it can cause inflammation, infection or leave permanent scars.

Acne that can be pressed vs not pressed

Pressable acne: open-headed clogged acne (blackhead) which will fall off easily [1, 2]

Acne that should be avoided: Inflammatory acne, headless acne or pus acne with high irritation because pressing will increase the risk of infection deep into the skin layer [1, 3]

How to suppress acne safely

Cleans: Wash your hands and face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser [2, 4].

Open the pores: Apply a warm compress on the face for 3-5 minutes to soften the acne head. [2]

Use a clean device: Use an alcohol-sterilized acne stick. Gently press down around the acne head. Do not force it. [4, 5]

Care after pressing: Wipe clean with saline or acne medicine to reduce inflammation and avoid makeup immediately [3, 5]

Additional instructions

If you are not sure or have a lot of clogged acne, it is recommended to receive services from experts such as dermatology institutes or standardized beauty clinics to reduce the risk of scars and acne holes in the long run.