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Is it bad to "pop" your pimples? Why is it bad for you and your skin?

Is it bad to pop pimples, zits or whiteheads on your nose, chin and forehead? Every now and then I'll get a whitehead on my face and I'll squeeze it and follow it up with a good wash and it usually works pretty well in clearing up my skin. But does this create scars or scarring on my face? Does this spread bacteria and make break outs worse?
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preston09 | 1 year, 6 months ago
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What you need to do is go to Whole Foods or even to the Vitamin Shoppe and buy %100 pure Peppermint oil and %100 pure Rosemary oil. After you get out of the shower (or you can dab the area with a hot CLEAN wash cloth) you want your skin to be warm, and clean. take a small dab of the peppermint oil with a Qtip to your skin where the cyst is. This will open up the pore. Then apply some of the Rosemary oil directly onto the cyst. do this as many times a day as you can remember. I noticed a difference the next day- It might take a week or longer for it to work. I couldn't believe how simple, cheap and easy it was- the best thing to do is start as soon as you feel the cyst coming too.


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enigmatic1500 | 1 year, 9 months ago
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The official opinion is, it's bad. It's meant to spread the bacteria, make the spot bigger and make it take longer to heal. Having said that, I think it looks much worse to go out with a hideous yellow zit, than it does with a red mark on your face.

When I used to get spots I could never bear to just leave them, so I used to sterilize a needle in peroxide of hydrogen and then squeeze them with a tissue covering my fingers.

When the spot looked empty, I used to dab it with peroxide of hydrogen on a cotton bud and repeat this until it healed.

Using this method used to clear them really quickly and I have never had any scars. Hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2) is one of the best ways of killing germs and bacteria, you can even use it as a mouth wash to help prevent gum disease.
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arjiz_05 | 1 year, 9 months ago
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yes, it is. An inflamed blemish happens when the pore becomes engorged with excess sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria. When you squeeze a pimple, you may inadvertently force the debris from the pore deeper into the follicle. That can cause the follicle wall to rupture and spill infected material into the dermis (the innermost section of the skin.)

Not only do you run the risk of scarring if you pick at or "pop" your pimples, you can worsen the blemish. Don't be fooled if you are able to coax pus and debris from the pore opening. Infected material may still be entering the dermis from below.

Squeezing a pimple can lead to a nodule (hard, red, painful blemish deep within the skin) or a cyst. The most serious form of a blemish, cysts are large and painfully inflamed lesions. They develop when a membrane forms around the infection in the dermis, creating a soft, fluid-filled lump. Cysts must by treated by a physician.

Picking at your blemishes can spread infection, and ultimately worsen your acne. Clearly a hands-off policy is the best choice when it comes to your skin.

Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you wake up and find a huge zit on your nose or a cold sore at the corner of your mouth. The good news is that there are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems — read on for some tips.

Acne

A pimple starts when the pores in the skin become clogged with a type of oil called sebum, which normally lubricates the skin and hair. Acne is common during puberty when hormones go into overdrive, causing the skin to overproduce sebum. Because many oil-producing glands are on the forehead, nose, and chin, this area — the T-zone — is where a person is most prone to pimples.

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Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible:

* Wash your face twice a day (no more) with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions. Don't scrub. Overwashing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated. After cleansing, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying an over-the-counter (no prescription needed) lotion containing benzoyl peroxide. This will decrease oil and bacteria.
* Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. If you notice a pimple coming before a big event, like the prom, a dermatologist can often treat it for you with less risk of scarring or infection.
* Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like your phone. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup.
* If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
* If you get acne on your body, try not to wear tight clothes. They don't allow skin to breathe and may cause irritation. Scarves, headbands, and caps can collect dirt and oil, too.
* Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. When buying makeup, make sure you choose brands that say "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label. Throw away old makeup that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
* Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
* Protect your skin from the sun. It may seem like a tan masks acne, but it's only temporary. A tan can cause the body to produce extra sebum, which may worsen your acne, not improve it. Tanning also causes damage to skin that will eventually lead to wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer.

If you're concerned about acne, talk to a dermatologist. Dermatologists offer a range of treatments that help to prevent and clear up acne and acne scars. A dermatologist can help you find the treatment method that's best for you and can also give you lots of useful tips for dealing with acne and caring for your skin type. Some salons and spas have trained skin specialists, called estheticians, who can offer advice and skin care treatments.

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nnyll | 1 year, 9 months ago
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Yes it is bad. Although its very tempting to pop pimples, don't pop them. Remember bacteria lives under your fingernails and by using those to pop your pimples you are making the problem twice as bad. Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring.

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Signs and symptoms of pimples - Types of pimples

Whiteheads - also known as a closed comedo. These are very small and remain under the skin, appearing as a small, flesh-colored papules.

Blackheads - also known as an open comedo. These are clearly visible; they are black and appear on the surface of the skin. Some people mistakenly believe they are caused by dirt, because of their color, and scrub their faces vigorously - this does not help and may irritate the skin and cause other problems.

Papules - these are small, solid, rounded bumps that rise from the skin. The bumps are often pink.

Pustules - these are pimples full of pus. They are clearly visible on the surface of the skin. The base is red and the pus is on the top.

Nodules - these are morphologically similar (similar structure) to papules, but larger. They can be painful and are embedded deep in the skin.

Cysts - these are clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are filled with pus and are usually painful. Cysts commonly cause scars.
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Here are some tips:
1. Wash your face twice a day with warm water and mild soap. Massage face in circular motion, but do not scrub. Overwashing and scrubbing can cause the skin to become irritated.
2. Avoid touching your face frequently or leaning your face in unclean surfaces like your phone.
3. Remove make-ups before sleeping.
4. Do not use old makeup that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
5. Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
6. Do not apply any chemical on your face that you are not familiar or sure of. Ask your dermatologist for advise.

You may want to read on this:
Pimples Causes & Remedies
http://www.sajilo.com/skincare/pimples.htm

Common causes of Pimples
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/pimples/common.htm

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jt3 | 1 year, 9 months ago
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I usually get pimples when I go for stretches of drinking a lot of soda and not enough water. At first I used to pick and/or push them until the scab came off. While this helped get rid of the pimple, doing this left a dark spots on my face where the pimple was and that area of my face looked worse now that the pimple was gone compared to when it was there.

Now I just let them disappear on their own regardless of how long it may take. I don’t get them as much anymore because of changing my drinking habits. When I do though I just let them be as I have a couple of reminders to help me remember the consequences of picking at them.
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