Even a tiny pimple on our face makes us want to pop it. While popping a pimple might feel satisfying, this habit is absolutely not good for your skin. Experts believe that popping pimples can lead to scarring and significantly increase the risk of infection.

So, if you ever get a pimple on your face, no matter how tempting it is, never make the mistake of popping it. Let's learn how the habit of popping pimples can become a punishment for you.

Increased Risk of Infection
When you pop a pimple, you create an open wound on the skin. Our hands and nails contain countless bacteria. As soon as the pimple bursts, these bacteria can enter the skin through the open pore. This increases the risk of serious infection at the pimple site, which can worsen the pain and pus formation.

Skin Irritation and Swelling
Our skin is very sensitive, while our nails are quite hard and strong in comparison. When you apply strong pressure to the skin with your nails to extract a pimple, the surrounding cells get damaged. This can cause irritation and severe swelling of the skin.

People often use pimple extraction tools, but using them without medical advice can damage the skin. Therefore, never use these tools on your own.

Skin Scars
The worst consequence of squeezing a pimple is scarring, i.e., permanent marks. If you apply too much pressure to extract a pimple, it can cause bleeding and damage the skin tissue deeply.

Most importantly, many pimples are not on the surface of the skin but deep inside. In such cases, squeezing them doesn't bring them out; instead, they remain inside and damage the skin, which later takes the form of deep pits or dark marks. Although popping a pimple might seem like the right thing to do at the time, the consequences can ruin your complexion. Therefore, if you have a significant problem with pimples, it's wiser to consult an expert instead of trying to treat them yourself.

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