When you pop your pimple, what comes out? (And How To Treat It)
By: Ivonne Sanchez | BLOG.IVONNE.CA BY | IVONNE
Published on: September 7, 2022 11:15 AM
It's likely that you've spent hours in front of a magnifying mirror popping, picking, and poking at skin lumps and blackheads. Since popping pimples can result in scarring, infection, and hyperpigmentation, we don't recommend it -- but we were intrigued as to what precisely comes out of them.
What Happens When You Pop A Pimple?
Every hair follicle has an oil gland attached to it known as a sebaceous gland. When sebum begins to clog up and can't get out, things like dirt, pollution, grime, or compression covers the hair follicle -- and that's when trouble starts.
Why You Shouldn't Pop
- Risk of scarring
- Can spread infection
- May cause hyperpigmentation
- Can push bacteria deeper
Better Alternatives
- Use targeted spot treatments
- Apply warm compress
- Visit a skincare professional
- Use proper extraction tools
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