Lancets in CA

I kept arguing with a friend that he shouldn't lance his papules/pustules with a needle saying it ultimately creates a wound that leads to hyperpigmentation and possible infection. He argued that the extractions I do are worse than just "poking" it and letting it drain out since I'm essentially forcing it out.

So my question is this: why are lancets illegal in CA and how should I go about this argument if this ever comes up again? (It has about twice now. I'm counting on more with him and different people.)

Thanks for your time, everyone!

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Permalink Reply by Lori Taylor on March 4, 2012 at 8:50am

Really? I did not know that. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on March 4, 2012 at 9:15am

I have also had good success, not immediate mind you, with getting client on a hydrating serum that helps with oil/water balance.

Around the eyes I am using the Skin Script Peptide Eye Serum, and their Ageless Hydrating Serum for other areas. Contact Lisa at Skin Script directly and she will give you the "scientific" explanation.

For the REAL stubborn ones I just add in their Retinol Scrub, used as a masque, for more intense exfoliation.

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Permalink Reply by Tanya Eason on March 21, 2012 at 5:39pm

www.bionresearch.com

order the black/whitehead controller OR follicle clearing lotion. They also suggest taking 1000mg of flaxseed oil daily to help with the sebum production. Its something with the lineolic acid.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick McRae on March 21, 2012 at 7:36pm

Since lancing an infected pustule is an "invasive" procedure (penetrating the skin by making an incision) CA considers it to be a medical procedure. CA law restricts invasive procedures to licensed nurses, physicians and licensed physician's assistants.

If you are in a state that prohibits lancets, there are several ways to deal with inflamed pustules and papules without manually extracting them (and possibly spreading the infected matter.) When I was working in CA I found using some combination of enzymes, disincrustation solution (w/ galvanic if skin is not very pustular), salicylic peels and/or anti-inflammatory/medicated masks.