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How To Pop A Pimple - 10 Easy Tips
If you plan to pop your pimple, make sure to read our top ten tips first.
If you plan to pop your pimple, make sure to read our top ten tips first.
1. This should be your final resort! You need to know that popping a pimple can make your acne even worse than it already is. If you pop a whitehead, you may leave a gooey red crater in its place. It could be even more unattractive and painful than that whitehead.
2. If the pimple doesn’t have a head, don’t pop it. This just pumps the bacteria right back down into your skin.
3. Always soften the pimples first, whether you’re working with blackheads or whiteheads. You can do this easily. Either use a very hot washcloth, or steam your face. This will soften all of the puss and make it easier to release.
4. You must have extremely clean hands before performing this operating. Clean under your fingernails, too. This will prevent the introduction of dirt and oils that could clog up or infect the wound you’re about to create.
5. Now, gently poke or prod at your pimple. Frequently, a softened pimple won’t need much more than a single poke to have it releasing its puss. If that’s the case, you’re done with learning how to pop a pimple.
6. If this pimple is stubborn, gently squeeze it with a bit of gauze or facial tissue. Let the puss soak into the tissue or gauze.
7. You’ll know it’s time to stop when you see white or yellow fluid come out, along with a hard core. If you see clear liquid and blood, stop. You’ve drained the pimple sufficiently and you don’t want to irritate the injury.
8. Now that you’re done, give it some antibacterial cream to help it mend.
9. You’ll need to keep an eye on your popped pimple to make sure it doesn’t get infected. You really don’t want to deal with a painful infected bump on your face that will need to be treated with antibiotics or some other remedy from your doctor.
10. Did I mention that you should only pop your pimple as a very last resort? Did I? Well, it’s worth saying again. Popping a pimple can create even more problems.
So, there you go… how to pop a pimple. In ten easy steps!