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Expert Talk: Dermatologist Dr Kiran Godse Shares The Side Effects Of Pimple Popping

1. Is it okay to pop your pimples?

Pimple popping is when one tries to squeeze their pimples to get rid of them! And it shouldn’t be done because of its undesired after-effects. Ideally, it is not good to pop pimples, that isn’t the best way to get rid of them. By popping a pimple, one is extending the inflammation further deep down into the skin, increasing the chances of scarring.

2. What are some common causes of pimples?

Pimples can be caused by many reasons like: – Seborrhea Oleosa (oily skin) – Stress – Hormonal imbalance – Medications – Over-hydration of skin

3. What is adult acne and why does it happen?

Adult acne is late onset acne occurring after the age of 25 years, and it occurs due to many reasons like medication, hormones and environmental factors like humidity.

4. Should you pop your own pimples? What are some techniques to do it safely?

Ideally, it is not good to pop pimples, it isn’t the best way to get rid of them. If one wants to get rid of a zit, one can use topical Benzoyl Peroxide or topical Salicylic Acid. Even if one does pop pimples, it is good to seal the wound with Hydrocolloid Patches or acne patches that are available in the market,

5. What should you do after popping a pimple?

Even if one does pop pimples, it is good to seal the wound with Hydrocolloid Patches or acne patches that are available in the market, these help in better healing of the wound, and keeps the wound covered preventing further infection.

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