Pimples, do you pop them?

When your pimple gets all white and gross, you pop out that stuff right?

Its the puss(I think thats what its called) that was built up in the pimple. And yes, that stuff has to come out.

yes

kk thanks. Just wanted to know lol

Don't use your fingers to pop it though. Get two Q-Tips and squeeeze it with those it is supposed to help with redness.

Skin care to prevent acne:

Clean skin gently- Gently wash your face with a mild cleanser [according to the type of your skin], once in the morning and once in the evening, as well as after heavy exercise. It is also important to shampoo your hair regularly. If you have oily hair, you may want to wash it every day. Wash your face with plain water frequently.

Avoid frequent handling of the skin. Avoid rubbing and touching skin lesions. Squeezing, pinching or picking blemishes can lead to the development of scars or dark blotches.

Shave carefully- Shave gently and only when necessary to reduce the risk of nicking blemishes.

Choose cosmetics carefully.

Self-care measures and over-the-counter medicine have not helped after several months; Your acne is severe or getting worse; then contact your dermatologist.

Products such as facial scrubs, astringents and masks generally aren't recommended because they tend to irritate skin, which can aggravate acne. Excessive washing and scrubbing also can irritate skin. If you tend to develop acne around your hairline, shampoo your hair frequently.

Try over-the-counter acne lotion to dry excess oil and promote peeling. Look for products containing benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol or salicylic acid as the active ingredient.

Avoid irritants. You may want to avoid oily or greasy cosmetics, sunscreens, hair-styling products or acne concealers. Use products labeled water-based or noncomedogenic.

Protect yourself from sun. For some people, the sun worsens acne.

youre really not supposed to but you can do it but with clean hands!

yes
I know I shouldn't, but I still do.

You mean whiteheads? Ooh, I never touch those, they're disgusting.

You're not supposed to pop them, or even touch your face, because it's almost guaranteed to give you more acne. Just wash your face, exfoliate your pores, and hope that your zit is gone in the morning.

Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 85% of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood.
There are many products available for the treatment of acne, many of which are without any scientifically-proven effects. Generally speaking, successful treatments show little improvement within the first two weeks, instead taking a period of approximately three months to improve and start flattening out. Many treatments that promise big improvements within two weeks are likely to be largely disappointing. However, short bursts of cortisone can give very quick results, and other treatments can rapidly improve some active spots, but usually not all active spots.
Popping them may result in scarring.
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I was told by a co-worker once when I had a very bad zit,she told me not to squeeze it but to take a sterile needle and to just prick the top of the white head just a tiny bit.
I don't mean stab your self but just flick it just alittle to put a tiny hole to let the junky stuff out.
I laughed at her, but let me tell you, it was 100% better then trying to pop it, and causing more damage to your skin.
Then clean it with an alcohol pad. The white head went down instantly, and with in a few hours it was hardly noticable.

My dermatologist told me that you were suppose to because it as bacteria that was built up in your pimple.

NONONONON if you do it wrong it will go back in and make your piple worse...pluss the oils will make 5 more pimples around it,... I know this but I still pop them