Pimples

It can be more difficult to remove hard pimples because of their size and deepness in the skin. They are usually blind pimples because they do not have a head.

You can treat a pimple at home if it is not severe. But in some other serious cases, medical treatment may be required. 

You can treat a hard pimple at home by using methods such as: 

• Creams and Ointments: You can use over-the-counter creams such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur. These creams are recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. 
• Warm Compress: To soften the spot you can use a warm compress. This will facilitate the drainage of pus. It can also help a blind pimple come to a head.
• Ice Packs: Through an ice pack you can reduce inflammation and pain. Ice is particularly best for hard pimples, such as nodules and cysts.
• Cleansers: According to some studies, non-soap cleansers are better than traditional soaps to treat pimples.
• Tea Tree Oil: According to studies tea tree oil is 3.5 times more effective in reducing pimples as compared to a placebo.

You should avoid popping pimples at home especially if they are deep pimples. Popping pimples can:

• Make a pimple larger
• Increase inflammation
• Push pus and dirt deeper into the pore
• Increase the risk of infection
• Result in scarring

If the pimple is hard and causing distress, visit a skin specialist near you. A dermatologist can remove it safely and properly. They can drain it effectively, or for deeper pimples, they may use a corticosteroid injection.