It might seem like a quick fix to pop pimples, but it’s not a good idea.
It’s possible to make things worse when you pop pores.
The stuff inside the pimple can get deeper into your skin and make it redder and swell up more. It could even make pimples worse or cause new ones to appear close.
What is pimple popping?
“Pimple popping” refers to the act of manually squeezing, pinching, or otherwise extracting the contents of a pimple, which is a small inflamed elevation of the skin containing pus.
This practice is often done with the fingers, tweezers, or other tools and is usually driven by the desire to eliminate or reduce the appearance of the pimple.
While some people find satisfaction or relief from popping pimples, it’s generally not recommended by dermatologists or healthcare professionals.
When you pop a pimple that doesn’t have a white head, it can cause your skin to break open, make an infection, and age the skin around it. If you keep pressing on your pimples, they could get bigger and worse, like lumps or cysts.
If you pop your pimples and hurt your skin, you might lose some tissue while it heals. You might get scars or marks from this. Because of the swelling, you might get dark spots even if you don’t get scars.
Try using things you can get without a prescription instead of popping. They’re made to help pimples heal and dry out. Benzoxyl peroxide or salicylic acid are two things that you can use. For pimples, you can also use a warm cloth or special bandages.
Don’t squeeze a pimple with your nails or anything else that is hard. If there’s no white or yellow stuff showing, don’t push on a pimple to make it pop.
