
What is a
Blind Pimple
What is a
blind pimple?
Many people have never heard the term ‘blind pimple’, so… what is a blind pimple? A blind pimple is also known as cystic acne, which forms under the surface of your skin and may be hard to notice. As blind pimples develop under the skin, they are referred to medically as pimples with subcutaneous swelling. You may notice these as small bumps, they can be painful, inflamed, and reddish in colour.
Read on to find out what causes blind pimples and how to get rid of a blind pimple.
Blind pimples on the chin and forehead
Blind pimples/underground pimples most commonly form on the face, in particular, the chin and forehead region; they may also form on your upper back or chest. To best find blind pimples, you can run your finger across the surface of your skin, and you will often feel a bump; this, however, is not always the case. You should avoid trying to pop blind pimples; this is not how to get rid of a blind pimple. This is especially for those on your chin and forehead, as this can often lead to scars or infections, pushing the contents of the pimple deeper into the skin and leading to inflammation. You may notice them form more regularly on your chin and forehead due to make-up and touch being some leading factors for what causes blind pimples.

What causes
blind pimples
How to prevent
blind pimples

- Clean skin regularly:
It is essential you clean your skin regularly and maintain good hygiene if you want to prevent further blind pimples from occurring, we recommend washing your face with a cleanser in the morning, before bed and after you sweat.
- Use appropriate skincare/make-up products:
We recommend staying away from any oily products, oily skin is a critical factor that leads to acne and blind pimples occurring, we recommend switching your face cream to an oil-free face cream such as our NIVEA Mattifying Day Cream. If wearing makeup, you should try and keep it to a minimum, heavy amounts of makeup can lead to dirty skin and clog your pores.
- Let them be:
One of the worst things you can do is try and pop or continue to touch a blind pimple, this will only make the area more irritated and can lead to infection or scarring. Once you have cleansed and applied products, ensure you leave the area alone.
Blind Pimples
If you still find yourself with stubborn underground pimples for months after trying these tips on blind pimple treatment, we then recommend seeking a personal specialist to help you find an individual personalised blind pimple treatment. You should seek a healthcare specialist if the underground blind pimple is severely inflamed, or if you are witnessing signs of infection such as sweats or fever.















