Things to know before you pop a pimple

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Self-squeezing acne is not recommended because it can cause more acne or leave bruises, acne scars,... If you want to squeeze acne without leaving scars or bruises, you should ask for the help of a doctor. dermatologist or esthetician.

1. Squeezing acne can cause many consequences

According to experts, acne is like a small bag, containing excess oil, dead skin fragments and acne bacteria. What we call a pustule is actually a pimple that helps keep bacteria in check. When you poke the outer skin of the pimple, the pus inside will ooze out. If the bacteria in it spreads and gets inside other pores, it can lead to more breakouts.
There is another risk, that is when you act on the acne like poking, squeezing, ... you can push bacteria and acne deeper into the skin. In addition, you can also introduce new bacteria into the pimple. That can make acne more red, inflamed, swollen, and infected, and possibly even permanent scarring. Therefore, it is best to let the pimple live its life. Usually, acne will heal on its own after 3-7 days. If squeezing acne is not done properly, it can persist for weeks, darken or lead to acne scarring.
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2. Doctor, esthetician can help get rid of acne

Doctors and estheticians are well trained to have a safe squeezing procedure. They will wear gloves, use a sterile needle to squeeze the pimple, and then remove the pimple with a squeegee. So, if you want to pop a pimple, you shouldn't pop it yourself at home, but rather consult a reputable dermatologist or esthetician.
Safe squeezing process:
Do not pop pimples too early. You should wait until the pimple is hard and almost raised to the surface of the skin, ready to be removed; Wash your hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water and a fingernail brush; Sterilize the needle with fire, wait until it cools down, then wipe it with alcohol. Then, you use rubbing alcohol on the acne and pour a little on your finger; Dry your fingers, wrap them with a clean paper towel; Locate the pimple. Then, poke the white center of the pimple with the sharp end of the needle; Use your fingers or a cotton swab to gently squeeze the pimple, and at the same time, you should press around the pimple. If pus or acne has not come out, it means that the acne is not "ripe" enough to squeeze. At this point, you should stop; Apply more alcohol (which can sting) or a small amount of bacitracin ointment to the collapsed pimple. SEE ALSO: Why should you not squeeze acne?

3. Cover up acne with makeup

Instead of squeezing pimples, you can cover them with makeup. You need to pay attention to use makeup products that do not clog pores and do not need to apply a thick layer of makeup to cover the acne. When covering blemishes with makeup, simply use a concealer that matches your skin tone, or use a dry, not-creamy foundation. When covering acne, you should use a flat makeup brush with short bristles to get enough cream to cover the acne.
If you are unsure whether to pop a pimple or not, talk to your dermatologist about effective acne control measures. When acne occurs, you should seek advice and intervention from a dermatologist to prevent complications and scarring that causes cosmetic eyes.

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Reference source: webmd.com