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The other night I noticed a black head on my cheek. I usually never get blackheads so I wasn't aware that you weren't suppose to try and pop it or pick at it. Anyway, I ended up irritating it and it has become a kind of dark red. I put benzyl peroxide on it and I tried to leave it alone since I messed with it. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to heal it? & I was also hoping someone could give me an idea of how long something like this takes to heal?
Below I included a picture. To me it feels like its almost a scab and it hurts to touch. It doesn't look like there is any black center unless I get super close in the mirror. It also doesn't stick out like a pimple its just kind of a dark red mark on my cheek and its rather annoying to look at. Please help if you have any suggestions.
Okay. You want to know how long does it take get it cleared up? Long time. We will see if we can make it a little faster. You need to apply retin-a cream. You may need to gentlypeel it using glycolic acid peel (be careful). You can see other posts and questions.
Hydrocolloid pads over scabs have helped me for years to 1. stop picking at them and 2. prevent scarring.
In recent years, I've seen them rebranded as acne-stickers or something of that nature, but I used to just buy squares a bit smaller than my palm and cut them into the size I need them. They've been used forever for healing.
To me, it's worth it to have a little square or circle on my face for a few days as it heals, but I know some ppl won't want to have it on their face in public, so I'd recommend you at least stick one onwhileyour sleep.