Does popping pimples cause scars? Like when you put your fingers on both sides of it and push so it burst and some white stuff comes out (sorry for the gross description but I had to describe it!). I'm not sure if this, or when you pinch them and kind of rip them off and pick at them is what causes scars. When I say scars I mean the little holes in your face that people get when they're older.
2007-03-02 08:38:08 · 20 answers · asked by mlissers 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
i squezzed pimples and it did scar my face,then my friend saw me one day and said to pull the skin apart from either side of the pimple to stop the scaring but at the same time you get rid of the puss so no more white heads try it..lol.
2007-03-02 08:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by easty90210 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
If u keep popping those pimples, r going to have craters on r face
and yes will leave scars as you get older! 1st go to the store and
find a cleaner that has an abrasive texture 4 r face. Then apply
hopefully it will say with a wash clothe. After cleansing apply/dab
on "White Original Colgate Toothpaste" sounds silly, but it works
and I got info from Nurse. After dabbing on it will sting a bit that's
because it's working, let dry and leave on as long as you can.
At night time repeat and leave the toothpaste on with a clean pillowcase and towel. Cleanse face in the morning & treat it with a "really good moisturiser" continue, but Before they come to a popping phase the toothpaste will dry it up. Be kind to r facial skin I can't say it enough Wash it often!... Moisturise!... and stay
away from Junk Food, like greasy french fries, the Worst! Chocholate, Potatoe Chips, would u rather enjoy them 4 like 10 min. & I was called "Pimple Pose" or nice facial skin? I believe the colgate cures from the floride contant & it's contents.
Best of Luck, and this is r face & decisions to make
Summer
2007-03-02 17:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Diana D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may cause scars, but only if you really scrape and dig at your pimples. I find that popping them is better because otherwise they are all over your face and they look horrible. Also, wash your hands a lot, because they might be spreading grease and then causing more acne. Also, if you leave them and don't pop them, then they will spread, and you won't be able to control it.
Also, some products work and others don't. My friends and I use "Proactive" and it seems to work very well (only if you use it every day) but other products aren't good (or at least don't work for us) like "Noxema" (sorry about the spelling).
2007-03-02 17:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by Linkin Park girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll only get scars or a pitted complexion if you've got cystic acne or if you're really "digging" into your skin. The experts tell you not to pop but that's unrealisitic, everyone does it. Just make sure your hands and face are clean, steaming your face a little bit first will help and buy a comedone extractor, the best ones have a little lancet on one end and a loop on the other.
I also saw something recently on the "does it work?" section of the news about Zeno, they said it really does work but it's a little pricey.
2007-03-04 01:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by Lab Rat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can do but more often than not they just heal. It's only when you repeatedly pick at them that you get scars. Most people that have holes in their faces when they're older had black heads which are different to spots. They kind of grow inwards sometimes instead of outwards and can be difficult to get rid of if they're quite deep. It doesn't sound like you have those so I wouldn't worry about getting any scars just from popping pimples!
2007-03-02 16:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep up the good work, then when you go out hunting for a mate, make sure its dark as your face will be covered in pock marks. people could be forgiven for assuming you have at sometime in your life had pox... smallpox that is, not the other sort. Instead of squeezing and tearing away at your face try washing it well even to the point of scrubbing away any oil or grease, stop drinking tea and coffee and ease up on the alcohol, your skin should soon clean up. If this doesna work, you could always resort to a brown paper bag............................happy hunting
2007-03-06 08:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pimple scars definately come from popping them. The pore becomes damaged and possibly implodes causing it to refill over and over. If you must "pop them" first treat them w/ hot moist compress to soften the skin. if done long enough they will burst painlessly on their own. good luck. the less damage the better as they should go away with in time.
2007-03-02 16:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by GoldE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is really difficult coz no-one can resist popping spots when they have them but if you can then try and cover them up instead of popping them as when you squeeze a spot, you damage the cells around the spot. These damaged cells build up at the site of the spot again and thats how the spot refills. Or so I have been told.
2007-03-02 17:06:16 · answer #8 · answered by mc_H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ew...lol
yea i "popped" mine sometimes when i had them and i dont have any scars or holes in my face. One pore on my face is slightly bigger though you cant really tell. I remember the pimple that caused it...it was the biggest one ever and i think i did pop it. so maybe it depends on the size?
2007-03-02 16:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by imcold07 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah just don't do it!
Invest in a good foundation!!
To get rid, put some hot hot water in the sink (i mean hot) and put your face OVER it so the steam opens up your pores. Put a towel over your head whilst doing it to stop any steam escaping. Then splash your face with warm water to get rid of the dirt and then dunk your head in FREEZING water to close up you pores.
Works like a treat ;)
2007-03-02 16:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by xxmexx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋