Is Squeezing Whiteheads on Your Nose a Bad Idea?

I’ve been struggling with whiteheads on my nose for a while now. I know it’s probably not the best idea to squeeze them, but I can’t help myself! I once used a blackhead removal tool on them, and it seemed to work, but I’m worried about scarring or making them worse. Has anyone else tried squeezing whiteheads on their nose? What were your results? Any tips for dealing with them without squeezing?

Squeezing is sooo tempting, but it usually just made things angrier for me. :sweat_smile: I switched to using a gentle exfoliator and a clay mask once a week—totally helped! Also, try steaming your face before using that tool, makes it easier and less harsh. But yeah, try to resist squeezing… learned that the hard way.

Squeezing whiteheads can be harmful. It can cause infections and make your skin irritated.

The most common concern of nasal SFs is that they may expand the pores and/or break capillaries, which could result in more lasting harm. Therefore, if there is unseen immediate harm, the joy could be fleeting and considerably worse in the future.