Ineffective Acne Treatments: Zit Popping Isn't Hot

Have you ever felt like getting rid of zit soooooooooooo bad that you were tempted to pop it? Well, most of us who've had zits before were tempted, and probably acted on that desire to pop the dreaded zit.

Is Zit Popping an Effective Acne Treatment?

Well, that's a tough question. It depends on if you're looking for temporary benefits or what will be best in the long run.

First, let's go over the temporary benefits as I'm sure many of us usually don't think about the long run first...especially when you've got a huge whitehead zit in the middle of your forehead or on your nose, and perhaps it's the day of your prom or a first date or some other significant event in your life.

Zit Popping Benefits

The temporary benefit of popping a zit is you'll most likely succeed in calming the swelling a bit, and getting rid of the nasty 'white stuff' puss in the surface. Yes, popping zits is effective in doing the former and therefore could, in a way, be considered an effective acne treatment.

Zit Popping Disadvantages

Well, you guessed it...the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. Popping zits could potentially cause:

• An infection resulting in a bigger zit
• Permanent long-term scarring and cratering of the skin
  

Yes, zit popping is not doctor recommended and is considered a bad practice, and therefore is one of many ineffective acne treatments and solutions.

To Pop...or Not?

Doctor, shmoctor. When it comes to aesthetics and our appearances, we may sometimes feel like disregarding good advice. So to pop or not to pop? That is the question that will have to be answered only by the potential popper. If you must, please pop with care and caution.

Zit Popping Tips

• Sterilize your hands, zit area, and the utensil you plan to use to do the popping beforehand
• Consider using warm water as it makes the skin a bit more amiable
• Consider using a small sterilized needle as they tend to potentially cause less scarring. It is believed the smaller the hole, the smaller the potential scar.