I rarely advocate the popping of pimples because of the risk it brings to scarring. However, after many requests on the proper way to do this, I’ve added this section.

I often get emails from people who say they can’t possibly go out into public with a huge pimple on their face. They want to pop it, but don’t want to make the infection worse.

Here’s the deal. I don’t encourage pimple popping because when it’s done incorrectly you can actually push the clog further down into the pore and create a much more stubborn pimple.

Pimple popping, when done incorrectly, can worsen the condition.

You can also spread the sebum (oil) throughout the skin causing further breakouts in the surrounding area. If you don’t want your acne to become “deep rooted” but you MUST pop the pimple, you’ll want to pop your pimples using the following technique.

1. Depending on where the pimple is, you’ll want to shower or wash your face GENTLY with warm water.

2. Be sure that you’ve washed your hands with some sort of antibacterial soap as to not spread germs into the pimple.

3. Take a piece of tissue in each hand and create a barrier between the pimple and your fingers with the tissue. The idea is to keep the pimple as clean as possible.

4. Gently apply pressure by squeezing with your fingers. When possible, try to squeeze in a direction away from the pimple. This can be hard to do with smaller acne so just do your best.

5. Do not squeeze any more after the pus has come out! If you see clear fluid or blood - STOP. This is how squeezing can escalate infection.

6. Afterwards, apply a drop of benzoyl-peroxide (acne product) to a small piece of tissue, cotton swab or gauze pad. Some people can use a drop of rubbing alcohol if their skin isn’t too sensitive. The idea is to dry the open wound and kill any bacteria inside. When it comes to acne medicine, Less is More. You can easily irritate the open pimple by using too much.

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