How Do You Pop a Pimple?
If you suffer from acne or even just the occasional pimple, then you’ve no doubt heard of the infamous “pimple popping” method for dealing with pimples or whiteheads. What most people do not realize is that there is a right way and a wrong way to pop a pimple.
First off, if you have an aggressive form of acne it may not be the best thing for you to attempt popping your pimples. Instead you should try find a treatment that can help you to heal your skin and keep your breakouts to a minimum.
However, “deflating” a large zit can be a good idea. Surely a little redness is favorable over a distracting whitehead. Well in this article I’m going to give you some tips on the best way to safely and efficiently pop a pimple.
First you want to make sure you’re selective with the zits you choose to pop. Usually the newer a pimple is the less likely it will burst properly without causing pain and potentially leaving a scar. You’ll want to make sure you only pop a pimple that looks ready to pop its own.
Once you’re ready to get started you’ll need to find yourself a small needle (a small safety pin or sewing needle) to prick the tip of the pimple. You must first disinfect the needle with some rubbing alcohol. Once you’ve done this you can start squeezing the pimple from the sides with a tissue in hand for cleaning. Make sure you don’t squeeze too hard and hurt yourself, if you have to the pimple may not be ready yet.
Trying to pop a pimple that isn’t ready can only end poorly. The area could remain quite sore for a while after and you could be left with a deep scar. Scars left by acne tend to be much worse than the zits themselves, and they are typically long lasting.
That’s it. Popping a pimple is no complicated affair, but it still pays to get the job done right!
A much better strategy than simply popping your pimples or blackheads is to take advantage of new technology that can get rid of pimples as they come up. Here are two devices that can do that: Zeno Pro vs Zeno MD
