One of the most common pieces of advice that we receive as children and adolescents is \u201cdon\u2019t squeeze it\/pick it, you\u2019ll just make it worse!\u201d. Frequently this is extremely good advice, as picking at a blemish is likely to spread it further and create a wider surface area of exposed skin ripe for infection. Picking should not be part of your skin care regime. However, there is a place for popping pimples or zits every once in a while, once they have \u201ccrowned\u201d \u2013 just make sure you do it at the right time and in the right way, or expect it to come back bigger and bring friends. <\/p>\n
After a shower or a bath is the ideal time to pop a zit, It is at this point that the skin is able to breathe and will be less affected by a small prick with a needle. Make sure the needle has been sterilised and then gently pierce the surface. Taking two pieces of tissue paper, cover your index fingers or thumbs and push firmly down on the sides. This part is most enjoyable when done in front of a mirror, as it allows you to see the popping with your own eyes. Drain as much pus as you comfortably can, and stop if you see blood. <\/p>\n
Some spots, however ready and ripe they may look, will not pop at this stage. Whatever you do, don\u2019t force it. It will hurt, and even if it does pop it will leave a scar. Play the waiting game, and you will be rewarded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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