You Need To Stop Picking At These 12 Areas On Your Body

May 15, 2018

We all know how tempting it is to pick and poke at our bodies but there are a few places on your body that you should never pick at.

Read on to find out the 12 different areas that should be left alone.
 

Plucking those unsightly hairs from your chin will make them disappear temporarily but doing so can actually make them grow in faster. You can also cause infections to occur and dark spots to pop up from improper tweezing, so talk to your dermatologist about electrolysis or laser hair removal.
 

You don’t want to pull off that tiny piece of skin found near the root of your fingernail, no matter how tempting. You can cause it to become an open would that could lead to infection and pain. Be patient and wait until you can get ahold of nail clippers to cut the small piece of skin off properly.

Yes, it itches. But picking at a mosquito bite can irritate the area, causing it to swell and even bleed at times. This can then cause an infection you don’t want! For fast relief, apply a small amount of Vicks VapoRub on the bite instead.

It’s almost therapeutic for some people to peel that layer of sunburnt skin off. But you are only exposing your skin and you can cause scarring to occur if you do so. Instead, keep applying aloe vera gel as often as possible.

It’s satisfying to pick off old nail polish as it starts to wear off. But when you do so, you are also taking off the first layer of your actual nail, causing it to become weaker and eventually crack. Wait until you can take your polish off with remover instead.

Plucking out any hair on your head will damage the follicle. After the same follicle gets damaged enough, the hair may not even grow back at all! So as tempting as it is, leave those pesky gray hairs alone.

Another tempting activity is popping pimples and squeezing blackheads from our faces. But you only damage your skin more when you pop and squeeze, causing irritation and redness to occur. Use a good salicylic cleaner on your face daily instead, or you could also speak to your doctor about possible acne treatments.

Seems harmless enough, right? But your hands are always in contact with germs and bacteria. By rubbing your face, you can easily catch a cold or even cause your face to breakout. Rubbing your eyes can cause wrinkles to gradually occur, as well as dark circles to form. The best bet is to simply leave your face alone!

Blood blisters are another area you need to keep away from, no matter how tempting it is to pop them! But if you absolutely have to pop one, wash your hands first and disinfect the blister with rubbing alcohol. Use a sterile needle to drain the liquid without removing any skin. Then, cover the blister over with a bandage to let it heal.

Your skin actually needs that crusty piece that forms after a wound occurs. When you pull it off too early you are setting yourself up for a scar later on. The scab will fall off when it is ready, so don’t rush it along and cause more problems!

Bacteria and germs can grow under your nails if you are not super careful. Picking at your nails will spread what is under them-something nobody wants! Always wash your hands and be mindful of how clean your nails are.

When you pluck the hairs from your nose you can damage the hair follicles, leading to bleeding and a possible infection. Don’t pluck the hairs out; instead, snip them off with small scissors or use a nose hair trimmer.

Are you ready to stop picking at your body? Let us know what you think by showing this article to your family and friends!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!