Should I Pop Nodular Acne?
Although the Tips Below Won't Clear up Your Acne, They Can Help Make Your Skin a Bit More Comfortable While You're Waiting for Those Stubborn Blemishes to...
Although the tips below won't clear up your acne, they can help make your skin a bit more comfortable while you're waiting for those stubborn blemishes to heal: Don't squeeze, pick, or try to pop these big blemishes. You'll damage your skin and it won't help the nodule to heal faster.
Can you pop nodular acne?
To reduce the chance of scarring, it is essential not to attempt to pop acne nodules. Trying to squeeze them will only cause further inflammation and may cause scarring.
How do I get rid of nodular acne?
- antibiotics to help kill the bacteria trapped in your pores.
- prescription-strength benzoyl peroxide, which is much more concentrated than drugstore varieties.
- prescription-strength salicylic acid to dry out dead skin and oil trapped in the nodule.
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