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How many times have you heard that you should never pop your pimples because it will cause acne scars? If you’re anything like me then it is a lot. Not popping your pimples is generally good advice, but sometimes it’s just not practical.
Nobody wants to walk around all day with a giant white puss bubble on their face. It’s only natural to want to pop that zit so it isn’t staring down everyone who passes you by. The temptation is almost impossible to overcome.
But can you have it both ways? Can you pop your pimples and still prevent scarring? You can if you do it the right way.
Evaluation
Before you run to the mirror and start popping all your pimples, you need to learn how to identify pimples that can be safely popped. Most zits should be left alone, but fortunately the ones that are okay to pop are also the ones that are most noticeable to other people.
What we are talking about here are whiteheads. More specifically, whiteheads that are bulging above the surface of the skin. They should look like a big white bubble.
Not all whiteheads need to be popped. I recommend a simple mirror test. If you have a bathroom mirror with a vanity in front of it, stand strait up in front of the vanity. This should make your reflection appear at normal conversation distance (the distance you would stand away from someone during a conversation). Any whiteheads that you can easily see at this distance are probably ready to be popped. If you have to lean forward to see a whitehead, you should leave it alone.
Preparation
The best time to pop your pimples is right after you get out of the shower. Your face and hands will be clean and your skin will be nice and soft. You will also need the following tools:
- Rubbing Alcohol
- A Sewing Needle
- 2 Tissues
If you don’t have a sewing needle, a simple pin will work okay. Also, you can use toilet paper if you don’t have tissues.
The Process
The first thing you need to do is sterilize the sewing needle with the rubbing alcohol. Just pour a little bit of the alcohol over the needle and that should be fine.
Next you want to poke a very small hole in the top or side of the whitehead. If the pimple is truly ready, poking the hole should be easy and painless. Some puss should immediately ooze out of the hole. If it doesn’t, that pimple may not be ready and you should leave it alone.
The last step is to gently squeeze the pimple. To do this, wrap your index fingers with the two tissues. Now use your index fingers to squeeze out any remaining puss. You should push down and in and the puss should flow out easily. Don’t force it. If it doesn’t come out easily or if you start to see a clear liquid or blood, it’s time to stop. Going beyond this point can cause scarring.
That’s all there is to it. Just remember to be careful and only pop those pimples that are ready. If your nose has to be touching the mirror before you can see your pimples, they’re not ready to be popped.
To be fully armed in the difficult battle against acne, there is no better weapon than a thorough education. Gain as much knowledge as you can about acne and you will be well on your way to having clean and clear skin forever.
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