How to Pop a Pimple Without Leaving a Scar in 10 Easy Steps

Here are the Top Ten Tips for how to pop a pimple without leaving a scar.

1. Use it as a last resort! Popping pimples can make your acne worse, and once you pop a whitehead, you end up with an ugly red crater, which may be more painful and unsightly than the whitehead was.

2. Never pop a pimple that doesn’t have a head on it at all, as that will only serve to push bacteria down under your skin.

3. Always soften the pimples first, whether you’re working with blackheads or whiteheads. You can do this easily. Either use a very hot washcloth, or steam your face. This will soften all of the puss and make it easier to release.

4. Make sure your hands are as clean as possible. Clean under your fingernails as well. You don’t want to introduce any dirt or oils that will clog or infect the sore that you’re creating.

5. Gently prod the pimple. Often, after softening it, no further “surgery” is necessary. A simple poke can have it secreting all its puss, and then you don’t have to worry about how to pop a pimple.

6. Use a piece of gauze or a facial tissue to squeeze the pimple gently. Let the tissue or gauze soak up the gauze.

7. Pay attention to what your body tells you. When the white or yellow pus comes out, along with the harder core, it’s time to stop. When you see clear liquid and blood, you’re past the “icky” stuff and need to stop so as not to irritate the area.

8. After you’re done popping the pimple, apply a little antibacterial cream to help it heal.

9. Keep a close eye on any pimple that you’ve popped, to make sure it hasn’t become infected. The last thing you want is a painfully infected bump that will require antibiotics or other treatment from your doctor.

10. Use it as a last resort! Did I mention that already? Seriously, popping pimples can cause more problems than it solves.

So, there you go…how to pop a pimple. In ten easy steps!