Why is it that white stuff in pimples?

Question

(pus) it is gross what is its purpose

Answer 1

It's infectious staff. It's a disease. Your body doesn't make it, bacteria does. I like to think of it as bacterial f***s.

Answer 2

am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 3

It's just a build up of dirt/sweat that's formed around hair on your face,use a good facewash to get rid of it ;D

Answer 4

A pimple, simply put, is a tiny abscess - when an oil gland or hair follicle gets plugged with dirt and develops a very localized infection.  Pus is a mix of the fluid that leaks out of inflamed tissue, and the white blood cells (mostly neutrophils, also known as PMN's) which move in to combat the bacteria.  The whole process causes inflammation, which is what makes pimples slightly red and tender to the touch.  In other words, pus isn't made for a purpose; it's the product of several processes related to combating the infection.

Pop the suckers and clean the area.  They'll usually heal up just fine.

Answer 5

it is bacteria and your white blood cells that are fighting it. all called puss. pop it and put some stuff on it.

Answer 6

Yes, the white stuff is pus. It is sebum (oil) and bacteria mixed together to let you know that something is infected. Please! Do not listen to these people about popping and squeezing these pimples. It can leave you with bad scars, especially if you have cycstic acne.

Please find a highly recommended Dermatologist who can diagnose your skin. Skin care is very important and only a Dermatologist can recommend what is best for your skin and your skin type.

I went to a Dermatologist for years for acne, eczema, and other things as well and I was never told something that did not work for me. I was put on oral antibiotics and given a prescription antibiotic lotion to apply three time daily, along with the type of products that were best for my combination type skin. That Dermatologist did wonders because I have no acne scars because I stuck with the regimen provided.

No matter how careful you are, sometimes you are going to get a pimple and you need to know exactly how to treat it and what is best for you to put on it. Skin care is not universal. It is highly specialized according to the individual.

Best of luck to you!   ☺