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One of the major and earliest skincare issues that we all suffer from is- Pimples/acne. For some people, acne stays for a few years and goes away on its own, however, some people have to deal with it for so many years. Considering it is a part of adulting, it may be smooth sailing for some. But some have to deal with the scars and spots that it leaves behind.
It is understandable that we all are desperate to get rid of them, however, popping a pimple is never the solution! However, if somehow you have popped a pimple, here's everything you need to know and take care of, to deal with the aftermath.
Possible infection: When you pick on a pimple, it can aggravate the bacterial infection. There is always a risk of transferring the bacteria or dirt from your nails and fingers to the inflamed zit you are about to pop.
Leaves scars and hyperpigmentation: When you pop a pimple, it creates an open wound, which if not taken proper care of can leave scars and dark spots.
Worsen the condition: Sometimes when you pop a pimple, it can come back with a vengeance. Popping can lead to more breakouts that may appear, stronger, angrier, redder, and more noticeable than before.
Do not pick again and again: Once you have popped the pimple, avoid further messing with it. Do not pick, squeeze, or scratch it. If it develops a pus-filled head again, you should leave it alone and let your skin take care of the infection on its own.
Clean it: After popping, clean it with cotton, or use a salicylic-acid-based cleanser. Avoid hard rubbing and further disturbing the zit. To reduce the inflammation, you can also use cleansers with witch hazel. Don't try too many products or too many home remedies.
Use spot treatment: Use an antibiotic ointment or spot treatment containing witch hazel or tea tree oil to reduce the inflammation. Witch hazel has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties to calm down the swelling and redness. While tea tree oil can kill acne-causing bacteria.
Soothe the swelling with ice: Wrap ice cubes in a clean cloth and dab on the popped pimple. You can also use an ice pack, as they will help in reducing and calming down the swelling, soreness, and redness.
Consult a dermatologist: Consult your dermatologist to start acne prevention treatment to prevent further breakouts. Early treatment prevents the risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation.
You must be thinking about the pimple popping videos that once were viral on social media!!
Those are done by professionals and professional care is taken throughout the process. The process which you may have seen in those videos is completely different from what you do at home.
They use sterile instruments and techniques: They wear gloves and use sterile instruments to avoid the introduction of bacteria into your skin as it can worsen the pimple.
They know how much pressure to use while squeezing: They are highly trained so they know how much pressure to apply, to reduce the risks of scarring. They also know when a pimple is not to be popped and when to quit trying to squeeze.
They know which pimples need popping: There may be a chance that the pimple that has been annoying you is not ready to be popped yet. Your dermatologist can suggest to you if the pimple would go away on its own or will it need extra care.
They may use medical-grade medications: They, in case of a large or painful pimple, may inject it with a corticosteroid to promote healing after popping.
If your pimple is not going away, or if it keeps coming back again and again, you must seek the help of a dermatologist. In some cases, your acne may be a cause of hormonal imbalances, some underlying diseases, or some other serious skin conditions. In such cases, antibiotics, ointments, skincare routines, and oral medicines may be prescribed by your doctor.
Our body and our skin have a natural healing system. When you pop a pimple, you interfere with this natural system, leading to further damage. That is the reason you should avoid picking, squeezing, or popping a pimple. We also understand the urge to get rid of this unwanted and unpleasant skin issue. So if in any case, you pop a pimple, handle the situation with utmost care so that it doesn't leave scarring or blemishes.
