{"id":25181,"date":"2024-11-20T15:36:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T12:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/?p=25181"},"modified":"2024-11-21T14:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T11:00:23","slug":"what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before You Pop a Pimple?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes we want nothing more than just to pop that pimple. Something about it is very tempting, but it&#8217;s not a great idea. Yes, popping pimples may seem like a quick fix, but you won&#8217;t solve the problem. It might cause further redness, scarring, or even more breakouts. You start with one pimple and end up having many. We know how much you want to squeeze that white head. Before you go on with it, here\u2019s all you should know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Inhaltsverzeichnis ein-\/ausblenden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Umschalten<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/#Why_Do_We_Want_to_Pop_Pimples\" title=\"Why Do We Want to Pop Pimples?\">Why Do We Want to Pop Pimples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/#Should_You_Pop_a_Pimple\" title=\"Should You Pop a Pimple?\">Should You Pop a Pimple?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/#What_Happens_If_You_Pop_a_Pimple_the_Wrong_Way\" title=\"What Happens If You Pop a Pimple the Wrong Way?\">What Happens If You Pop a Pimple the Wrong Way?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/#The_Best_Way_to_Pop_a_Pimple\" title=\"The Best Way to Pop a Pimple\">The Best Way to Pop a Pimple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/#When_Should_You_Seek_Professional_Help\" title=\"When Should You Seek Professional Help?\">When Should You Seek Professional Help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/estecenter.com\/de\/blog\/what-to-know-before-you-pop-a-pimple\/#What_to_Do_Instead_of_Popping_Pimples\" title=\"What to Do Instead of Popping Pimples\">What to Do Instead of Popping Pimples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Want_to_Pop_Pimples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Do We Want to Pop Pimples?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hair follicles get blocked with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, the pore swells and forms a pus-filled pimple. Everyone thinks that popping pimples will make them go away, but it pushes the bacteria deeper into your skin and causes more problems. The urge is real, and draining down the pus seems like a solution, but it&#8217;s good to control yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Pop_a_Pimple\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should You Pop a Pimple?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popping a large pimple or a small one, none of it is recommended, but if you still want to go ahead, there are safer ways to minimize potential damage. Always make sure that the pimple has come to a head (center of pus), maybe white or yellow, which shows it&#8217;s ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there&#8217;s a visible white top, clean your hands properly and try to gently pop it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it&#8217;s like a cyst, don&#8217;t pop it at home, or it will leave a scar. Go to a professional.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Pop_a_Pimple_the_Wrong_Way\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens If You Pop a Pimple the Wrong Way?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scarring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It damages the skin tissue and leaves a permanent scar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infection: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeezing probably forces bacteria deeper into the skin, aggravating the condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More breakouts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Popping spreads the bacteria and oil inside and causes new pimples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delayed healing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Increased inflammation slows down the healing process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Way_to_Pop_a_Pimple\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Way to Pop a Pimple<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be wise to use caution if you must pop a pimple. Here are some steps that will help in popping pimples without causing further damage:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Wash Your Hands and Face: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t touch your skin without thoroughly washing your hands because the bacteria can transfer from hands to face. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Apply a Warm Compress: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a warm and damp cloth on the pimple for 5-10 minutes to soften the skin and bring out the pus. This makes the pimple easier to pop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sterilize a Needle or Tweezers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see the pimple head, gently pole the tip with a sterilized needle or tweezers, and the pus will come out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gently Press Around the Pimple: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use clean tissue or cotton pads and gently press around the sides of the pimple so if there&#8217;s any gunk remaining, it will come out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Apply an Antiseptic: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After popping a pimple, clean the affected area with an antiseptic to avoid infection and expedite the healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Leave It Alone: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now keep your fingers off it and let the skin heal on its own. Picking the healing skin will cause scarring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Seek_Professional_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should You Seek Professional Help?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it&#8217;s a large and painful pimple or deep cysts, popping pimples professionally is the safest option. Dermatologists handle pimples with the right tools and techniques without damaging the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s when going to a dermatologist is the best thing to do:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pimple is very large or cystic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the pimple is painful to the touch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pimples don\u2019t have a visible white tip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Instead_of_Popping_Pimples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do Instead of Popping Pimples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, avoid popping pimples altogether and do this instead:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use Spot Treatments: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These products have the right ingredients that can reduce the size of a pimple and speed up healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Try Pimple Patches: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They absorb excess fluid from the pimple, protect the area from bacteria, and reduce the risk of scarring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Exfoliate Regularly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and cause pimples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep Your Skin Clean: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a skincare routine to prevent forming pimples in the first place. Use only gentle products and remove makeup before sleeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popping a large pimple feels like it will fix the situation, but it won&#8217;t. If not done correctly, there would be a forever scar and even more of those pimples, and that&#8217;s not what you would want, right? It&#8217;s always better to leave that bump alone and heal by itself or go to a professional. You can also try the other discussed ways to treat and avoid pimples rather than squeezing them. What feels better than popping a pimple? Not having it. To prevent breakouts in the future, keep your skin healthy.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes we want nothing more than just to pop that pimple. Something about it is very tempting, but it&#8217;s not a great idea. Yes, popping pimples may seem like a quick fix, but you won&#8217;t solve the problem. It might cause further redness, scarring, or even more breakouts. 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