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Popping a pimple should be refrained from, as much as possible. However, if you
feel that you have no other option left, make sure that you exercise a lot of
caution for the same and know exactly what to do and how to do it. First of all,
remember that the right time to pop a pimple is when it has developed a
pronounced, creamy-white head of dried pus. In case the pimple does not have a
head as yet, refrain from squeezing it or even touching it altogether, or you
might end up doing more harm than good. At the same time, never ever pop a
pimple that does not develop a head and remains under the skin only. As to the
rest of procedure on how to pop a pimple, refer to the following lines.
Popping Pimples With Needle
Supplies Needed
* Cleanser
* Warm Water
* Clean Towel
* Cotton Pad
* All-natural Astringent (such as witch hazel)
* Clean Washcloth
* Hot Water
* Sewing Needle
* Tissue Paper
* Aloe Vera Gel
Instructions
* First of all, you need to wash your face with a gentle cleanser, which is
hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and alcohol-free. Use warm water, which is
neither cold and nor hot, for the purpose. Make sure to keep splashing your face
with warm water for 30-40 seconds.
* Pat your face dry with a towel, but don’t rub. Take a 100%-cotton pad and soak
it with the astringent, to make sure that no dirt or residue is left behind
after washing the face.
* Take a clean washcloth and wet a part of it with very hot water. Apply the wet
cloth directly over the pimple. This will help open up the pore and make the
popping process much easier as well as less painful. Apply the hot compress for
around 60 seconds, re-wetting it whenever necessary.
* If you do not want to use hot compress, gently slide the warm washcloth over
the pimple a number of times, making sure not to squeeze or push into the
pimple. You can also use salt water mix and a cotton ball to soak the pimple,
for 1-3 minutes.
* Now, you will have to get the sewing needle and sterilize it, using an open
flame or rubbing alcohol. Thereafter, gently poke the surface of the pimple's
white head, with the sterilized tip. Make sure not to poke deep into the pimple,
just a gentle jab will do.
* Wrap your index fingers in tissue paper and use them to apply pressure around
the pimple. This will encourage the pus to flow out of it. If you feel that the
pimple is too tender, then just place the tissue over it and let it absorb the
pus.
* As soon as you see a clear fluid and blood emerging from the pimple, be sure
that it is the time to stop applying pressure. In case there is no blood, but
the pus flow has become very less, then also take it to be an indication to stop
applying pressure.
* In case of bleeding, wrap your finger in a new cotton pad and lightly press it
on top of the pimple. Remove it when the bleeding stops. Now, leave the pimple
untouched for 2-3 minutes. Now, wash your hands thoroughly and wash your face as
well, as you did in the first step.
* Finally, all you need to do is apply a generous amount of aloe vera gel on the
pimple and leave it undisturbed for a few hours. If you feel that the area is
still swollen, hold an ice cube against it, after wrapping it in a paper towel,
for 30-60 seconds at a time. |
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