Should I pop pimples or wait for it to go away?
2007-02-08 02:14:31 · 7 answers · asked by J.A. 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Believe me, popping pimples never solves anything; in fact - it will make the situation worse by causing infection and inflammation (red swelling!) around your pimples. Ultimately, your pimples will take a longer time to disappear - which is what you don't want.
Resist the urge to pop and try an over-the-counter product that has benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in it - this should hasten the disappearance of the pimples and prevent new ones from occurring. If that doesn't help, your best bet is to visit a dermatologist.
In the meantime, check out http://skin.health.ivillage.com/acneblemish/acne.cfm for advice on how to prevent and treat breakouts. Good luck!
2007-02-08 02:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 05:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Monica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash your face (or wherever you're getting the pimples) with soap once or twice a day after washing your hands first. You can try holding a warm washcloth against the pimpled area for 15 minutes (adding more warm water as it cools) two or three times a day to encourage the pimple to drain faster. But if you try squeezing it, that could give you scars. Gently pulling the skin *apart* to the sides of the pimp will help it drain if it is ready to do so, but if it's not ready, don't poke at it.
Ask your doctor or dermatologist for more information. If you're a student, the school nurse or a guidance counsellor can also give you info.
2007-02-08 02:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by zandyandi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popping pimples is bad! It will leave scars and is a source of infection or even more pimples. There are very good products out there. Try Proactive. It is somewhat expensive but the best of the rest! I but my Daughter on the program and she improved in a short period of time. As a youth you also have a hormone imbalance to deal with ....Hold off on too much sweets and spicy food....But whatever you do DON'T POP!!!
2007-02-08 02:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by CC Top 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait for it to go away..it will eventually..popping pimples will worsen the condition as the skin is exposed to bacteria in the surrounding area.therefore, u should leave d pimple alone & not popping it..apply a thin layer of pimple cream(if u are using 1) regularly to prevent it from coming back
2007-02-08 02:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by jas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never pop a pimple. You could permanently scar your skin. Also, you could possibly infect your skin if your hands aren't completely sterile.
2007-02-08 02:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can if they are white and needing it ...after you do - apply some rubbing alcohol to it and it will be gone by the next day
2007-02-08 02:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋