Acne that has been picked takes on a very characteristic appearance, with sores that often have angulated borders. These sores can go on to form scars that are round, oval or stellate in shape. It can be tempting to pick or squeeze a pimple, but this makes things worse in the long run, with the formation of scars & risk for skin infections. Acne that is continuously picked does not get better with acne treatments, until the picking behaviors stop. If you struggle with picking your skin, squeezing a stress ball or occupying your hands with a craft can help stop the behavior. Hydrocolloid patches are also great, because they serve as a barrier to prevent picking, and help facilitate healing. Seeking mental health support from a licensed professional may be needed in cases where there is an underlying issue such as anxiety driving the picking behaviors. #acne #acnetreatment #acneproblems #acnetips #acnescars #skinpicking #acneskincare #dermatologist #drdrayzday