disgusting crater-sized oil or sweat-filled pores :((?

Question

The giant pores on my nose are constantly clogged. I tried Biore strips but it’s not removing enough. The skin is currently kinda raw and peeling because over the last few days, I’ve been manually forcing out all the crap from my pores. I believe a lot of it is oil. This is getting ridiculously out of control. Anyone have this problem? How did you solve it?

I exfoliate with queen helene. i wash with neutrogena. the reason i squeeze them out is because white dried bits form on my nose and it's itchy. When I squeeze it, a TON of oil and/or sweat comes out in a solid off-white string.

They are NOT pimples. They are NOT white heads or black heads. It's either sweat, oil or gunk from products.

Answer 1

I agree with Treadstone. Sounds like the best advise so far.

I would not get arbon!! Unless of course you like to break your product bottles open to get to the stuff inside!!! They seriously need to upgrade their packaging! They charge enough you would think they could at least get high quality bottles like MARY KAY does!!!

I tried it once and my face totally turned fire red and my eyes about swelled shut because my face was so inflamed! Can you say ouch!! arbon is BAD!!!

Answer 2

dont freak out, people have different skin types, and not all products are effective to everybody. But try your best not to peel that skin or pinch your nose just to get rid of the oil/sweat. first and foremost, creating pressure to your sensitive skin will just worsen the case. try CLEAN and CLEAR pore cleanser/ CLEAN and CLEAR pimple and oil remover...thats a facial wash. And please,never use powders or products alike, that will clog your pores more.

if the case is intolerable, see a dermatologist, and she/he'll be able to detect the principal cause and give the RIGHT treatment.

PS. Dont peel that skin EVER again, dont be too harsh to your nose.

Goodluck, dont worry it'll soon be over=)

Answer 3

The occasional pimple needs no treatment. Over-the-counter cover-up creams and cosmetics, if used at all, should be water based and hypoallergenic. Even if outbreaks of acne cannot be eliminated, conventional treatment can provide relief.

The best treatments inhibit sebum and keratin production, limit bacterial growth or encourage shedding of skin cells to unclog pores. Because many therapies can have important side effects, any patient with a skin problem should proceed with caution when trying a new treatment. People with severe, persistent cases need the care of a dermatologist.

Nonprescription Treatment
Soap and water. Gentle cleansing of the face with soap and water no more than two or three times a day can remove the excess oils and help the "oily skin" often associated with acne. However, this does not clear up acne that is already present. Remember aggressive scrubbing can injure the skin and cause other skin problems.

Cleansers. There are many cleansers and soaps advertised for treating acne. However, most of them are unnecessary if the acne is being properly treated and can in fact aggravate acne.

Benzoyl peroxide. For mild acne, you may try, or your doctor may recommend, treatment with a nonprescription medicine that contains benzoyl peroxide. It's believed that this compound works by destroying the bacteria associated with acne. It usually takes about two weeks to work and it must be used continuously to keep acne at bay until you outgrow getting acne. This is because it does not affect sebum production or the way the skin follicle cells are shed, and when you stop using it, the acne comes back. It is available in a wide range of vehicles: creams, lotions, gels.. Benzoyl peroxide can cause dry skin and can bleach fabrics, so take care when applying it. Consider wearing an old T-shirt to bed if you are applying it to your back or chest overnight.

Salicylic acid. On the skin, salicylic acid helps to correct the abnormal shedding of cells. For milder acne, salicylic acid helps unclog pores to resolve and prevent lesions. It does not have any effect on sebum production or kill bacteria. It must be used continuously, just like benzoyl peroxide, since its effects stop when you stop using it -- pores clog up again and the acne returns. Salicylic acid is available in many acne products, including lotions, creams, and pads.

Sulfur. In combination with other substances such as alcohol, salicylic acid and resorcinol, sulfur is a component of many over-the-counter acne medications. It usually isn't used by itself because of its unpleasant odor. It's unclear how sulfur works.

Resorcinol. Along with sulfur, resorcinol is a component of many of the most popular over-the-counter acne regimens.

Alcohol and acetone. Alcohol is a mild anti-bacterial agent and acetone can remove oils from the surface of the skin. These substances are combined in some over-the-counter acne medicines. Acetone alone probably has no effect on acne.

Herbal, organic and "natural" medications. There are many herbal, organic and natural products marketed to treat or prevent acne. The effectiveness of these agents isn't proven.

Note: When pus-filled pimples are ready to break, apply a hot towel for a few minutes to encourage the natural bursting process. Infected pimples should be opened only by a nurse or doctor using surgical instruments and following antiseptic practices. Squeezing pimples yourself may lead to further inflammation -- and maybe to permanent scars.
go to webmd.com

Answer 4

1) Stop squeezing your pores. You are stimulating the oil glands & forcing your pores open will make them larger.

2) Use a toner or mask to help absorb the excess oil & clear away old skin cells.

Some home remedies:

Be sure to use UNCOATED aspirin for these recipes.

Crush up 6 plain, uncoated aspirin tablets and mix it w/ a little water, Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask, or aloe vera gel to make mask.

Toner:
8 ounce bottle of distilled water add four uncoated aspirin

Another home remedy, apply PLAIN milk of magnesia in a thin layer & allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off w/ tepid water. This mask will absorb oil & temporarily tighten pores.

DIY pore strips: http://www.bathandbodyrecipes.com/tip.php?tipid=425

Do not use these until your skin has calmed down a bit. Use only every 3-5 days.

3) As your skin calms down, you can try steam facials & using a blackhead remover.

DIY facial:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2564_give-yourself-facial.html

Example of skin care tool: http://tweezerman.com/index.cfm?page=productdetail&prod=92

How to use it properly: http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Blackheads-and-Whiteheads-with-a-Comedo-Extractor

Do not buy a cheap one - they are useless. Get one made by Tweezerman.

Answer 5

After all the answers you got ,honestly I would ask my family doctor for something or book an appointment to see a Dermatologist. Usually over the counter product do not work!

Answer 6

I used to have that problem, neutrogena does work.. but you can't use it, think they're gone and stop cuz they'll come back. good luck!

ps: there are many facial scrubs out there, but neutrogena was the only one that worked for me.and don't sqeeze the oil out, it'll give you pimples.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Get a battery operated pore-sucker; Neutrogena makes one, and it works pretty well.

Answer 9

You need to use a facial scrub on your nose morning and night-the pores will soon be cleansed.

Answer 10

yep