Should you ever pop whiteheads?

tone · Post by **tone** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:21 am

Just a thought really, I've had a small-medium one for a few days, it is not shaving related. I keep it clean obviously but it just isn't disappearing.

Should I go for it?

And what about after care.

Thanks guys for the weird question

Tone

Ambrosia · Post by **Ambrosia** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:47 am

yes, just enough to clear the blockage, but do not squeeze too hard or you risk pushing the puss deeper into the pore

tone you ever thought about using a mudd face mask there brilliant for people with acne prone skin, they really clear the skin and leave your face looking freasher

now why do i get the feeling you lot are now going to start taking the pi$$

paperpundit · Post by **paperpundit** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:47 am

Should you do it? Dr. Moss could probably answer that better than anyone...25 years ago, my dermatologist said no, because that leaves scarring...

That said, I apply a hot face cloth until the head comes off, then apply astringent until my eyes water. That usually takes care of them for me...

tone · Post by **tone** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:15 am

well in terms of scarring I think I have popped every single one I have ever had and have no scars whatsoever.

Just thought it was about time I got a proper opinion on the practise.

Thanks for the replies so far

Tone

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:39 am

Pustules should not be squeezed, but blackheads and whiteheads may be, provided you don't mash up the skin in doing it.

Chris

jww · Post by **jww** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:45 am

My wife would respond with an emphatic "Yes!"

EL Alamein · Post by **EL Alamein** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:37 pm

Since I was a teenager I squeezed the living daylights out of the little buggers. Sometimes when I'd have one that was a little deep beneath the skin I'd take a pin, sterilize it with alcohol, and lance the pimple until I struck puss. Then I'd squeeze the daylights out of it until nothing more came out. A little Oxy 10 and it was cleared up in 48 hours (almost completely gone, really). Never a scar yet. I don't recommend this of course, I'm just offering a point of view.

Chris

jww · Post by **jww** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:56 am

EL Alamein wrote:Since I was a teenager I squeezed the living daylights out of the little buggers. Sometimes when I'd have one that was a little deep beneath the skin I'd take a pin, sterilize it with alcohol, and lance the pimple until I struck puss. Then I'd squeeze the daylights out of it until nothing more came out. A little Oxy 10 and it was cleared up in 48 hours (almost completely gone, really). Never a scar yet. I don't recommend this of course, I'm just offering a point of view.

Chris

Or you could slice the top off 'em with a DE or straight razor, rub it with an alum block, and apply some My Nik is Sealed.

On second thought, perhaps not.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:56 am

Should you ever pop whiteheads?

Only if they are your own.

EL Alamein · Post by **EL Alamein** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:28 pm

jww wrote:
EL Alamein wrote:Since I was a teenager I squeezed the living daylights out of the little buggers. Sometimes when I'd have one that was a little deep beneath the skin I'd take a pin, sterilize it with alcohol, and lance the pimple until I struck puss. Then I'd squeeze the daylights out of it until nothing more came out. A little Oxy 10 and it was cleared up in 48 hours (almost completely gone, really). Never a scar yet. I don't recommend this of course, I'm just offering a point of view.

Chris
Or you could slice the top off 'em with a DE or straight razor, rub it with an alum block, and apply some My Nik is Sealed.

On second thought, perhaps not.

It's happened. I've gotten tiny whiteheads that the straight sliced right off. Many times they were sealed by the time I rinsed so no need for alum but I did use it for when they weren't sealed. It's rare I get a pimple but it happens.

Chris