Not all pores are created equally. The first rule of facial extraction is to realize not all pores should be squeezed.
Yes, DIY extraction can be highly satisfying. But it isn’t always healthy for your skin. You need to know which blemishes are ripe for popping and which ones should be left alone.
Most importantly, you need to know how to extract without leaving a red, raw mess behind.
Read on for all those answers and watch the video of the extraction.
“When you squeeze the skin and ‘burst’ the pimple, you’re creating a tear in the skin, which then needs to heal and can leave a scar,” explains dermatologist Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse.
While some blemishes can be safely extracted (more on those later), others can lead to inflammation and infection if squeezed by you or even a professional.
Avoid any deep or painful pimples, like cysts, completely. These tend to look red and lumpy with no visible head.
Not only is there nothing to extract from these kinds of breakouts, but attempting to pop them may result in longer lasting and more aggressive redness and swelling.
Plus, you’re likely to cause a dark mark or scab, which can be more noticeable than the original pimple.
If necessary, a dermatologist can drain a cyst.
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