Is popping a zit a good thing to do?
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Though it is oh so tempting to do so, I have read that popping can cause spreading of the bacteria that cause the zits in the first place.  Evidently this leads to more zits.  Scarring is an issue also when you pop.
476479
I'd call it more of a compulsion then an addiction but yes. Many people including myself have this problem. It does give you a sorta pleasurable release. For me it isn't just my face but anywhere and it can be a pimple or just a scab. Can't help myself I just pick it. Sounds gross I know... lol. It doesn't have to be on me either. Whenever I see someone with a ripe pimple it is all I can do not to reach out and pop it for them. I used to BEG my boyfriend to let me pop his pimples and blackheads. He HATED it but because he knew how much I loved doing it he would let me... lol.
638889
First of all, never EVER pick at or pop your zits.  This will only cause scars.  If you pop it anyway, make sure you clean it with rubbing alcohol to disinfect it.  To remove some of the swelling, try holding an ice cube on top of it.
319307
My boyfriends mom is a physical therapist to the elderly and has told me that this is a total old wives tail.  Basically the popping just removes air from between parts of the knuckles.  She did however say it may cause your knuckles to swell over time and become enlarged as you age.  But a little popping is actually good and is an almost relieving sensation.  So pop away, just not too much!
374357
Unfortunatley pimples caused by stress there is no cure for. I break out from stress all the time and they are painful and suck ass. Don't listen to people tell you about toothpaste and eye drops cause it wont work. You will keep getting zits when you are stressed out. For now use Biore Ice Wash, Biore heated mask and try Noxema Pads (like stridex but better). Do not pop your pimples they will scar. Take a hot wet rag and hold it down on your pimple till all the pussy crap surfaces and when it breaks (on it's own) put some peroxide in it. I promise this will work. And BTW you are WAY to young to be that stressed out, a locking up jaw is a very bad sign, ask your parents to take you to your doctor and tell him about the stress and jaw thing. He can prescribe you zanex and it will help you with the stress and your skin. Good luck to you - feel better
723151
Actually there are tons of products - just find one that works good for you proactive, acne pads or whatever works.  \n\nActually, a trick I've used for a while is that after I clean my face, (if I have a zit), I'll put \na little toothpaste on it.  I'll keep it there overnight, and in the morning it dries it out.  It works really good!  I don't think popping them is the greatest idea, because sometimes those things aren't ready to come out, and it can cause scarring (like little pock marks).  So try out a few remedies and see which one works best for you.\n\nGood luck!
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Hello!  I am a lisenced cosmetologist/esthitician and I work for a health spa's internet company selling Dermalogica skin care products.  I understand your woes from personal experience, I never got acne problems untill I reached my 20's and then I had acne breakouts contsantly (and still deal with them).  First thing to remember is that popping them will always be worse, the infected liquid (puss) inside will more than likely spread onto uninfected skin causing more breakouts.  Also, popping them by force will cause a small rupture in your skin leading to scarring.  The best thing to do is leave it be, but be sure you cleanse your face twice daily and if you haven't already, try and get into a good daily regimen which should include (but not limited to) using a cleanser suited for your skin type, followed by applying a toner and then immediately applying a moisturizer.  Finally, you can use a clearing and scar diminishing blemish control product that can help.  Another thing to keep in mind is that even if your skin is oily, you should never dry it out.  Oily skin still needs to be moisturized, drying it out removes the skin's natural barrier and can provoke more breakouts.  I can suggest some of Dermalogica's product since I am very familiar with it and trust the quality.  Dermalogica makes a medicated clearing gel that I use, a special clearing booster and an acne prone skin care kit.  I will provide you with my employer's website because we sell at discount rates and Dermalogica tends to be pricey.  It is not the only brand out there of course, so look around and find a skin care line that works for you (there are also two other lines on the site).  I also included a url for a page containing some helpful information.  Most importantly, try not to pop!
65178
Pro Active works really well. My bro had really bad acne and used this and completely cleared it up. The con is that you have to keep using it. Its a twice a day application of several creams and toners and such. As long as you use it it works wonders. The day you miss an application you break out again. Its a little pricey. I believe they have a website. Do a search for it.
787008
You may just have an irritation from a new shampoo or soap. If not you may just have an ingrown hair follicle, which could lead to a zit. I wouldn't worry too much, if it's not gone in about a week then I would go get it checked out, or if it keeps getting larger.
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ok listen to me....\n\nboil some hot water and if u have some camomille tea add in a bag. take a towel and put it over ur head, steam ur face good with the water... be careful dont burn uirself.  then after 15 minutes pop ur pimples.   get a good natural face mask recipe from the internet and use that to close ur pores.( it may be gross but it healthy and its in the privacy of ur own home) then get deep clean (neutrogena) ........ \n\nsome other things that are good are some natural things like did u know that honey is good for pimples..... its true search it on the internet and eggs close pores.... natural is always best.\nat loeast try it and if it don't work then i dunno it never hurts to try\n\nP.S. im 14 (i dont have acne but my bro does) thats wat my mom taught us....\n\nid love to know if it works for u !!! good luck
1110336
Well, you just have to get discipline about this. Picking at zits will only prolong the scarring on your face and will actually increase the likelihood of recurrance. As horrible as an active zit may look, sticking it out with medication for a few days is better than dealing with scars for weeks.
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Toothpaste, yes, but be careful.\n\nAlthough you might not know it, you could be allergic to something in the toothpaste.  Even if you use it regularly to brush your teeth, you could have a reaction against your skin.  Toothpaste dries out the pimple, so if you want, just put some on overnight.\n\nNever heard of deoderant though.
306460
A zit and a pimple are the same thing, so it could've been a blood bubble under one (Pimples bleed if squeezed too hard), and a wart would really hurt if u tried to pop it. White toothpaste really does work if put on pimples b4 u go 2 bed.
953721
It's worth it trust me. And besides- It is after all the #1 acnie soloution in the US. Dont get too worked up about ur skin though. And remember, everybody has some kind of acnie or pimple sometime in their life.\n                         Good Luck!
1140086
Did it pop? \n It's true that you shouldn't pop zits, but if it's a whitehead (as opposed to a red inflammed pimple) you actually can pop it. Details are in the link below.\n If you only have one or two zits, proactiv probably isn't needed. You can spot treat it with a benzoyl peroxide product(drugstores sell this in the skincare department. Brands like neutrogena and clearasil sell acne creams which contain it).\n Other than that, you can just wait it out. It will eventually go away on its own, probably in about a week.
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yes and no depends on how big the pimple is and if you have messed with it,try proactive it really helps also if your really concerned go see a dermatologists they can really help you as well remember don't pick\n!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it leads to scarring which can take months to heal and go away-try to remember every one gets pimples somewhere on their body
828124
Stop trying to pop it, it will only make it more irritated, and could even leave a scar.  Keep using the Proactiv.  The best way I have found to get rid of pimples in 2-3 days is Clean and Clear's Persa-Gel 10.  It works miracles.