Popping pimples is really bad?

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Jan 16, 2013

Tanya P.

Is it really bad for the face? I've heard it is but then I also heard that it isn't

Jan 16, 2013

Meli G.

My husband pops mine they get red and they do go away. Depending on how you do it you can cause yourself to get more pimples.

Jan 16, 2013

Karla P.

I pop mine but I've notice I'm getting holes on my face idk if its from popping or from leaving them alone 

Jan 16, 2013

Tanya P.

Yeah I feel like some go away & some leave marks 

Jan 16, 2013

Paisly H.

Well, it looks really big and gross, I thinks its best to say bye bye to it!

Jan 16, 2013

Brandy M.

Try using two q tips and gently apply pressure. The yucky pus stuff should come out but stop when you see blood. Only pop once it has a white head too or it will just cause more irritation to your skin if you pick at it before then.  

Jan 16, 2013

Rebekah R.

Brandys idea is good. I do that 

Jan 16, 2013

Tanya P.

Thank you! I will do that! 

Jan 16, 2013

Putri Dwi A.

It's okay if you done it in a Sterile way.. Use a syringe needle to make a hole first, then pinch it using a clean q tip or a sterile comedo extractor.. Then apply antibiotic cream to prevent it from infection

Jan 16, 2013

Tanya P.

Where can I get the antibiotic cream?

Jan 16, 2013

Brandy M.

I would try Paula's choice skin care line and personally would never poke my face with anything. Paula's choice has reps that will talk to you about your skin type and help you get the products that fit. 

Jan 16, 2013

Tanya P.

Thanks!

Jan 16, 2013

Shelley W.

I could never pop mine.If I did I'm sure to get a scar. 

Jan 16, 2013

Ave M.

I use a needle to pop mine. A single use hypodermic needle (25g). Dermatologists do the same thing. And when I was working and had to do an extraction I felt needed it I would.

As long as you don't tear the skin it's ok.

Jan 16, 2013

Emma J.

They say its bad, but I think it's better than having a pimple on your face. Just make sure you don't get too much oil from your hands on your face when you do

Jan 16, 2013

Kate G.

You really shouldnt but if you have to use a needle. It may sound bad but you can't feel it

Jan 16, 2013

Nicolette G.

The reason why they say it is bad is due to doing it improperly. Everytime a pimple forms is in one of your hair follicles. The reason for that is because a sebaceous gland is also attached to that follicle. When improperly "pop" a pimple you break the follicular wall between the follicles so any bateria that was there travels to the next follicle and forms a new pimple. That's why when you pop a pimple most people will get a new pimple in the same spot or next to it.