Is It Bad To Pop Pimples?
Also Known As: blemishes, blackheads, pimples, pustules, whiteheads, zits
Short answer
Yes, it is bad to pop your pimples. Tempting as it may be, it will actually do more harm than good to your skin.
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
View Full Grading System
Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Why is it that pimples always seem to appear when you have an important meeting, date, or event coming up? It’s all too appealing to try and get rid of them yourself, in hopes that a quick pop will solve the problem and you can feel comfortable showing your face again. Unfortunately, this is a bad idea for a few reasons, and can leave your skin looking (and feeling) much worse than before.
Popping your pimples can be very satisfying, but you probably wouldn’t think so if you knew that doing so could lead to even more pimples in the surrounding area. When you pop zits, you are pushing out pus and bacteria that can spread to other, nearby pores. The pores can clog when bacteria enter, and new pimples will form. As well as pushing it out of the skin, you are likely to push bacteria deeper underneath. This can cause larger bumps known as nodules, more redness, more irritation, and even cysts. Cysts are very painful and need to be treated by a doctor.
A pimple generally clears itself within a week, but popping them can cause scars that can last forever. These scars appear as pits in the skin that are much more noticeable, and more difficult to cover up than a pimple. Treatments for these scars include scar-fading creams that are applied topically, filler injections to fill the pit and make it more even with the surrounding skin, and lasers. Needless to say, these treatments can be very costly, and it can take a while to notice a difference.
So is it worth it? You may want to rethink popping the next time one of these unwelcome visitors arrive!
Possible short-term side effects
- bleeding / pus
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soreness
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spread of bacteria
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nodules
Possible long-term side effects
- more pimples
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cysts
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scarring
Healthier alternatives
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Written by Healthy Living 35
Published on: 12-28-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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