does popping zits make them heal quicker?
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If you apply a hot wash cloth to them first, then gently push out the pus, but not the blood. Yea, that should help. You can also lance them with a pin that you first sterilize by holding a match to  the pin until it turns red hot.
109045
The recommended way to treat a pimple is by using salicylic acid treatments during the daytime (usually 1-2%) and benzoyl peroxide treatments at night (5-10%).\n\nHowever, good quick spot treatment is to use toothpaste (not gel) on the blemish and surrounding area. Leave it on until it dries. Then rinse it off with cool water. That will reduce the redness.
861196
Okay there are several possibilities here.  One is cystic acne, HOWEVER, if you have not had cystic acne before it would be very unusual for it to start now and for you to have only one spot effected! (fyi, cystic acne is aka underground pimples and do not come to a "head" easily and often leave scars).  Two, this could be an ingrown hair. This is much more common in males who shave but can occur in females as well. The hair literally has been covered with epidermis (top layer of skin) and is growing inward which causes a local inflammatory reaction/infection.  Third, an abscess caused by a local infection.  Now, to be technically correct all of the above, including a basic pimple, are abscesses (pus filled lesions). I am differentiating by cause be it a cystic pimple, ingrown hair or secondary infection (i.e. a scratch).\n\nTreatment: "Let the 'evil' humours out!" \nIn other words..."release the pus!"  Most teenagers are adept at this by squeezing their 'zits,' but the type of lesion/lump you have will not simply erupt with squeezing. If anything, you risk making it worse! So what do you do? Well, you can try: \n1) Direct heat with a wash cloth soaked in the hottest water you can stand without burning yourself and an astringent such as Witch Hazel.  This will, hopefully, bring the lesion to a 'head' (a whitish or thin dome on top) at which point it is ready for extruding (i.e. a good squeeze to release the pus)!) 2) Apply antibiotic cream or ointment 3 times a day along with a secondary antibiotic like Oxy 10 (this will hopefully reduce the size by fighting the infection). 3) Finally, IF the lump is indeed pus filled and not simple induration (inflammatory response that precedes the pus stage) you need it drained. IF you are lucky and step number one allowed you to get rid of the pus (that white/yellow nasty stuff that you get out of pimples) then, Great! BUT, if you have an ingrown hair or the secondary infection then you will need 'surgical' drainage and treatment of the underlying problem. In other words, a doctor needs to lance the lump with a scalpel. DON'T STRESS! This is done with a bit of local anesthetic and a quick stab with a small surgical blade which releases the pus and you instantly feel much better! You may need oral antibiotics such as cephalexin or sulfa or clindamycin or doxicycline as well as topical (skin applied) antibiotics to treat the infection. The doctor may remove the ingrown hair if that is the cause.\n\nBottom line: IF the lump does NOT come to a head or does not recede with topical treatment then you need to see your doctor for definitive care. Don't stress! The treatment is FAR better than the alternative of a worsened infection that could, RARELY, lead to admission to the hospital for major IV antibiotics and surgery.  Treat it early and aggressively!\n\nALSO, Since I know that people with pimples may be reading this...PLEASE be careful in squeezing pimples in the 'T' zone. This is the area from the tip of your nose to the forehead from between your eyebrows! The drainage system of this area leads DIRECTLY toward your brain!  I am not joking in relating the following anecdote: I had a patient DIE of a pimple! He squeezed one in this T zone and the infection spread to his brain and he died of cerebritis (brain infection) despite aggressive treatment!\n\nUSE topical antibiotics or see your doctor if you have a 'zit' that gets bigger in this 'T' Zone or has worsened redness of the surrounding skin (aka Cellulitis).\n\nGood Luck!\n\nGreg M.D.
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Nope.\nthere r many types of pimples some due to age(during teen years as the hormones change and all) and u continue to get them like once a month (pms).\nits said its related to genes.\ni advice u to use PROACTIVE. many have tried it. including me and jessica simpson as u may already know. it's the best.
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Popping blisters is never recommended, but ESPECIALLY with herpes viruses (be it oral or genital herpes).  It could cause them to spread!\n\nTry Denavir over the counter, or see your doctor about other anti-herpes medication options.
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There are a lot of things that can help cure acne, but the few I rely on most are:\n-Drinking lots of water and tea...instead of soda or juice\n-Washing your face a lot\n-After making a cup of tea, take the used teabag and "wash" your face with it (I don't know if this actually does anything, but I keep hearing it does...and it doesn't hurt to try)\n-Put toothpaste on your zits
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No, contrary to belief, there aren't many foods at all that increase acne or cause pimples. So go ahead and eat your pickles. \n\nJust try to get more sun, (it can help) and go to a henrys or orchards or health food place (with all the vitamins you never heard of) and look for tea tree oil. It helps a lot.\n\n(I have the same thing so this is all from experience.)\nThe best thing would probably be get more sun, and make sure to use hot water when showering, it makes pores bigger and easier to clean. Well god luck. And enjoy those pickles
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I personally.. do not believe in popping a pimple.. so let it go until it comes to a head.. meaning a yellow head will form and when it does.. prick it with a pin to let the white stuff come out.\nthen if you wanted to hide it from your friends(for me I could not care less), use a small bandaid with a little neosporin on it and it will be cleared up ini NO TIME.
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.
420354
As a sufferer of mucho acne; I feel your pain.  It might be a large cystic pimple, where as trying to pop it wouldn't help much.  In fact it could make the situation worse.  Have you tried a hard-core acne cream, such as 10% benzoyl peroxide, and DONT TOUCH IT!  I'm a zit-popping freak, obsessive at times, so I know it can be hard to resist.  If all else fails; see your doctor.  perhaps a cortisone shot will make it dissapear!
972150
It works for me.  I don't have severe acne, but when acne appears I apply it and small pimples are gone the next day, larger ones in a few days.
309849
The vitamin A in the whites is very good for your skin. The egg white is also a great overnight home remedy for pimples. For this home remedy for pimples just use a Q-tip to dab the egg-white directly on to the pimple. A home remedy for pimples to get rid of redness for an inflamed pimple is to use visine eye drops and apply to the red spots - leaving on for up to 1 hour, then rinse with water, gently blot dry
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Soak a wash cloth in the hottest water you can stand and place on the zit for about 2 minutes.  This will bring the 'puss' to the surface and pop it or at least bring the swelling down.  Or you can put a little dab of toothpaste on it.  It will burn a little bit but it will also work.  You can also use the wash cloth to bring the swelling down and then the toothpaste.  Sounds stupid I know but it does work.
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for my zits I use Neosporn pain releif  It seariously works like a charm and you can put some on at night and just leave it there  or you can put it on at day time and it deosn't show or feel oily. hope it helps !!
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Sweetie?  Age is the only thing besides genetics and cleanliness that will make them go away.  If you get what appears to be a zit, and you wait until you think it is safe to pop it and nothing comes out except clear fluid, it is a growth homrmone thing.  Otherwise, don't use lotions or foundation or powders and what have you because it clogs your pores. I know that in Junior High School, my friends that got pimples and such would plaster on foundations and powders to cover it up and it only made the problem worse.\n\nDo you have a family doctor that you visit regularly?  Ask him/her to give you a referral to a dermatologist.   How about genetics?  Have you asked your Mom (if you don't have one, sorry for that question) if she had the same problem when your age?  Sweetie?  I wish I could stress enough to all young men and women that this too shall pass.  Those who like and/or love you will always like/love you regardless of your skin problems. The key is to not pick, poke or pop them unless they are like a huge cloud just waiting to burst with rainfall.  There is going to come a day when you will have no more pimples but if you don't heed what I say, you will have lots of scars.  See a dermatologist, please?  Store brand rememdies don't always work.  Good luck sweetie.  Your beauty shines through all of that because it comes from within.  Smart people who have good hearts will know that.  Those are the folks that won't care if you have one pimple or full blown acne.  Know what I mean?   Big Hugs, Sheri
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i have before...and this is helpful! soak in a warm tub with mix of epsom salt and a lil baby oil for a good 15-20 mins. Then pat dry and apply dabs of regular zit cream that you would use on ur face, like Zap-Zyt. Try to stay away from tight clothing for a couple of days. :)
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If you're worried, obey your instincts and see a doctor.  \nIt could take longer than 3 weeks for a percussive bump to heal under the skin.