2007-03-04 09:29:34 · 21 answers · asked by cheerful_assassin 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Rarely would scarring occur from the squeezing and popping of a whitehead or pimple. However, deep seated blackheads and cystic acne still below the surface may lead to major problems and need to be addressed by a dermatologist.
If you have the kind of begging-to-be-popped zit where you can actually see the white stuff just under the surface -- and you've gotta do something about it -- at least do it safely. First, clean the area thoroughly. Then take two sterile gauze pads and gently press on each side of the pimple, using the gauze (not your fingers, and especially not your nails) to apply pressure. If the white stuff can be squeezed out easily, do it. Then use another gauze pad to apply hydrogen peroxide and spread on an antibiotic ointment (like Bacitracin).
If the white stuff doesn't budge after squeezing gently, don't even think about popping it. Instead, soak a piece of sterile gauze in a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup warm tap water. Hold the gauze on the spot for five to 10 minutes and repeat several times a day -- the salt water may help dry out the spot and draw the pimple to the surface. Only attempt to squeeze after you see whitish stuff under the skin.
Millions of folks have "popped" zits wihout scarring, but but clean and very careful. I recommend folks use a benzoyl peroxide/salicyclic acid wash twice a day and avoid squeezing zits if possible.
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I hope this helps.
Rick the Pharmacist
2007-03-04 09:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rickydotcom 6 · 25⤊ 2⤋
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2016-05-26 06:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Evelyne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely true! While it may be satisfying you will end up with a face like the surface of the moon if you do it lots. And as other have said, popping spots also causes the infection to spread. I know it's not nice to wander about with pimples everywhere but it is far better to use a good medicated cream. I only wish I had heeded that advise when I was a teenager with bad skin....you live and learn.
2007-03-04 09:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have a c-shaped scar right in the middle of my nose and several on my temples from doing just that! If you must pick, steam your face first, wash your hands well and dry with a clean towel and the put tissue over your fingers to minimize the spreading of bacteria and worsening of acne. I know it's hard to resist but try. It's not a good idea!
2007-03-04 09:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can leave scars. When you push on your skin to pop a pimple or blackhead, it pushes the toxin back into the cells and spreads to others. Then you get more zits. It's hard to leave them alone, but let them dry out on their own.
2007-03-04 09:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...
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2016-05-16 03:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, very much so! I am the best example of it. However, the scars get less noticeable with time. and of course, if you don't want to wait there is always something called microdermoabrassion
2007-03-04 09:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by Josipa aka Josie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-06-18 18:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfournately yes
2007-03-04 09:37:04 · answer #9 · answered by alexis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's best to let them do their course and use an skin cleanser/medication you can find at any store.
2007-03-04 09:32:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋