To pop or not to pop a zit?

Question

ive heard that popping zits just makes them worst but don't you need to get the puss out... whats best?

Answer 1

it doesnt really make a ton of difference.

go on. pop it. you know you want to ;)

Answer 2

u shouldn't pop it.. it'll cause scars..

Answer 3

From Acne.org - I like this advice:

Common advice is to let your body heal a pimple on its own without popping. But in the real world, some people absolutely refuse to go around with a bulging white zit for the world to see. Plus, when done properly, popping a pimple can actually be beneficial to the healing process. Reserve this technique for only pimples that are absolutely begging to be popped—all the way at the surface and white. After a shower is best, when the skin is supple.

1. Disinfect a needle with rubbing alcohol. A basic sharp sewing needle is a good choice. Gently prick the pimple’s surface.

2. Take two tissues and wrap your index fingers with them.

Squeeze from the sides, confidently but gently, using a down-and-in motion. Don’t force it. If the pimple is ready, it’ll pop. If it doesn’t, leave it be. Be sure to stop if clear fluid or blood starts to come out.

3. Continuing to work at a lesion that is not ready to be popped can lead to scarring. Walk away from the mirror!

****If you are referring to blackheads, you can use an extraction tool or those biore pads.

Answer 4

Well if it has a head, POP it! If it dosen't leave it be.

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Answer 5

POP POP POP

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Answer 6

if you insist on popping them, i found a link to a website that tells you the proper way to do it in order to decrease scaring.

http://www.acne.org/pop.html

Answer 7

Don't pop it if you can resist.  If the head is white and swollen, and you can't resist it, follow these steps.  Use a warm wash cloth on it for about ten minutes to soften the skin and open the pore.  Use two q-tips to slowly roll over the spot.  Don't let your fingers touch it or you risk infection.  Go over it with astringent and a product like Neosporin to prevent scarring.  After a few minutes, you can then apply your acne concealer, like Clearasil Acne Treatment.  Use an ice cube to curb redness and swelling.  

Answer 8

pop it. then use a zit cream to help it heal faster.

Answer 9

if you are going to pop it heres what you do:

wash your face with warm/hott water. and wash your hands too. take a teeny tiny needle and stick it in the zit and gently squeeze til all the stuff comes out.

itll prevent scarring.

-ashley

Answer 10

if its a whitey - - pop it . but i reccommend not going out for awhile hahaonly cuz it goes red .. and also washing your hands before and after is important

if its not white, just let it be. and dont touch it

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Answer 11

if you touch the zit, and it hurts, then DO NOT pop it.

if it doesn't hurt, then go ahead.

but be gentle, and make sure you wash your hands first.