I have mild-medium forehead acne and I pop my spots when they look like they could probably be popped and I do it before bed. I have a few surface level red marks (scars) on my forehead from years of forehead acne and probably caused by some popping but I don’t care because they can easily be covered by makeup and they’re not very noticeable.
However - I wanted to know whether popping pimples/spots actually causes more pimples to come? I was wondering because I’ve heard it before and TBF I do seem to always have pimples constantly cropping up in the same areas and I pop pretty much every single one. Not sure if the repeated spots are from popping or if it’s just simply where I get my spots.
If so, is this because the bacteria is getting into the pores or something? Has anyone ever stopped popping their spots and their acne improved after that?
I am looking for opinions/anecdotes/experiences/possible explanations!
Yeah, popping them can spread the bacteria. If you do pop them you should cleanse and disinfect the area before and after and put a pimple patch on top
I do pop them once in a while when I know I need to, because if I don’t they reoccur again in a while and I hate that, I prefer to have a dark spot after instead of a huge pimple again, but you should disinfect and not let the bacteria go anywhere else then
Popping spots might feel like a quick fix, but it can mess with your skin and cause more pimples to pop up, especially if bacteria gets into your pores. It can also make your skin produce more oil, which just makes the acne worse. A lot of people find that when they stop popping, their acne can improve. Maybe try letting those spots heal on their own and see if that helps. Everyone’s skin is different, but it’s worth a shot if you struggle.
Hey there! I get where you’re coming from. I also have mild to medium forehead acne and I tend to pop my spots too. I’ve heard that popping them can spread bacteria and potentially cause more pimples, which might be why we keep getting them in the same areas.
I’ve been trying to be more careful lately by disinfecting the area before and after popping, and using a pimple patch to protect the spot. I use hypochlorous spray for disinfecting, which seems to work well. Maybe give it a try and see if it helps.
Has anyone else noticed an improvement in their acne after stopping popping their spots? Would love to hear your experiences!