Though it could sound a little unfair to many, but most of the time beauty is associated with flawlessness. A smooth skin is one without blemish. If that being the case, a zit is considered a hurdle to having a pretty face. And since having pimples growing on your face cannot be prevented at times, the first thing that comes to mind is pop them instantly.
Dermatologists Rebecca Kazin, MD, associate director of Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery Chevy Chase and John Hopkins department of dermatology faculty member, Washington D.C. give these recommendations that should be considered pre and post- popping pimple session.
Wash your hands thoroughly. The first rule to never forget is never touch your face with dirty hands. It causes bacteria to spread all over your face and produce more zits. Dr. Ava Shamban, dermatologist and author of Heal Your Skin said, "Bacteria, viruses and allergens transfer from fingertips onto the skin. Also, repeatedly rubbing the skin can do some real damage. If you are acne-prone, absolutely face-touching can lead to breakouts. Rather than the word 'cause,' however, think 'trigger.' Acne is caused by the confluence three factors: excess oil, excess skin shedding and p. acnes bacteria. What touching can do is spread existing p. acnes -- the culprit behind red inflammatory acne papules, pustules and cysts -- on the surface and beneath the surface of the skin. Beneath the skin is where it does the most damage because it can spread to other pores and manifest in yet another pimple."
Put some ointment. After picking on that pimple, you might consider applying ointment to the impaired part. Dr. Kazin suggested using antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to advance the healing process.
Be contended with one. As how one famous saying goes, "Once is enough and twice is too much." Dermatologist Zakiya Rice, MD, assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta said, "Think of a pimple as a little sack that holds oil, debris, and acne bacteria. What we call the pustule is actually keeping the bacteria nice and contained. When you puncture the pimple's outer skin, the gunk oozes out. If the bacteria contained in that gunk splatters and lands inside other pores, it can lead to more pimples." So if you don't want to look like a pineapple, with tons of tiny bumps on its skin, fight the urge to keep on poking your zits.
Don't pick the scab. Popping a zit causes scabs to form. If one doesn't stop picking her skin, scars would damage her face more.
Don't mind it. This should be the first and most important rule to keep in mind. As what Dr. Rice said, "It's best to let a pimple run through its life span. Left alone, a blemish will heal itself in 3 to 7 days. Popped improperly, it can linger for weeks or even lead to scarring."
