2024年5月16日 · Believe it or not, there's a safe way to pop a pimple without damaging your skin. Dermatologists explain how to pop a pimple, and when to leave your skin alone.

2023年10月17日 · While you’re waiting for your skin to clear, it can be tempting to pop a large pimple or squeeze out a blackhead. That can delay clearing. Here are 3 things you can do that will help you see clearer skin more quickly. Keep your hands away from your face. Touching, picking, and popping can worsen acne. Relieve pain with ice.

2019年2月22日 · Popping a pimple releases that bacteria onto your face. Your skin knows how to heal a pimple better than you do. If you’re going to pop your pimple, follow some guidelines that will be safer...

2025年2月10日 · But there are certain situations where popping a pimple may be an acceptable option, like if the pimple has a visible whitehead or a blackhead that's close to the skin's surface. If you...

2024年8月29日 · Popping a pimple can lead to infection, scarring, and worsened acne. If you squeeze a pimple, you might get some pus out of it. But the problem is that the squeezing pushes the pimple both up and down. It's not just the pus that you're moving, you’re also moving the core.

2019年11月30日 · Most of the time, you'll want to leave those bad boys alone, but if you must play dermatologist, this step-by-step guide will help you avoid enlarging, infecting, or scarring your blemish. There is nothing more distracting than a giant zit.

2024年10月28日 · Learn how to pop a pimple without squeezing it. Discover safe techniques, when to call a dermatologist, and tips to prevent scarring and infection.

2020年6月15日 · Popping a pimple can cause infection and scarring, and it may make the pimple more inflamed and noticeable. It also delays the natural healing process.

According to Dr. Houshmand, the best way to safely pop a pimple is to take matters out of your hands and place them in those of a trained professional. Dermatologists understand how to remove acne in a safe and effective way that is less likely to compromise your skin.

2022年3月15日 · Popping zits isn’t the best way to treat acne. But if you’re determined to paw at that pimple, here are the safest ways to do so.