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How Pimple patches work

Pimple Guard is a hydrocolloid patch that shortens pimple period.

How to Resist the Urge to Pop

If you’ve ever struggled with pimples, you know the temptation to pop them. But pimple patches offer a cleaner, simpler solution for treating pimples. These small, hydrocolloid-based patches help speed up the healing process. In this guide, we’ll explore how pimple patches work and why they’ve become a must-have in modern skincare routines. Before we dive deeper into this pimple patches, let’s first understand what acne is.

What is acne and why do we get it?

Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles get clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads. It often starts during puberty but can affect people of all ages. (1177)

The development of acne has been linked to four factors that have been identified: increased oil production caused by hormones, blocked skin cells in hair follicles, the growth of bacteria called Cutibacterium acnes, and local inflammation. Acne is most common on the face, chest, and back, where oil glands are most active. (Viss.nu)

If you’re struggling with acne and nothing seems to help, you can always contact healthcare professionals for personalized treatment and advice.

What Are Pimple Patches?

Pimple patches are small, adhesive patches made primarily from hydrocolloid, a moisture-absorbing material traditionally used in wound care. When applied directly to a pimple or acne blemish, these patches create a protective barrier that shields the pimple from dirt and bacteria. The hydrocolloid absorbs secretion from the pimple and speed up the healing process.

How Do Pimple Patches Work?

Here’s how pimple patches use hydrocolloid to treat pimples effectively:

  • Absorbing Secretion: The hydrocolloid material contains hydrophilic particles that absorb excess wound secretions, effectively managing exudates.
  • Creating a Protective Barrier: Once applied, the patch protects the pimple/blemish from contamination by dirt and bacteria.
  • Promoting faster healing: As the hydrocolloid material absorbs fluid and forming a a soft gel, it removes the source of the problem without drying out the affected area, thereby shortening the pimple period. Placing a hydrocolloid over the pimple also reduces the temptation to pop it, which in turn could lead to further infection.

Sources

  • 1177 Vårdgudiden (2024). Akne (2024-12-19)
  • Viss.nu (2024). Akne (2024-12-19)