Popping pimples might seem like a quick fix – satisfying and leaving your skin smooth. But here’s the catch: it often leads to dark spots, even scabs, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These marks can stick around for months or even years if you don’t opt for acne scar treatments. And if you go too deep, you might end up with permanent “ice pick” scars that need laser treatments or plastic surgery.
However, the real issue with popping pimples isn’t just about how your skin looks. Squeezing a pimple can mess up the deep follicle wall in your skin, causing more inflammation and breakouts. You might end up with a bunch of pimples in the same spot or keep getting them in that area because you’ve messed up the follicle wall.
To clear up a pimple, try applying ice to it for a few minutes twice a day. It helps with redness and swelling, healing the pimple from the inside out. Or, you can visit us for an acne treatment. At Hill Country Acne Center, our experts can clean out dead skin cells and excess oil without causing more problems. We’ll also recommend the right acne medication for you to prevent breakouts in the first place.