Is it really bad to pop pimples???  

I think no as long as the whiteheads will come out. For if you go to dermatologist and have a facial, they would still remove that or pop that out. No you dont need a needle to pop it out..

annegellove yes its not a good idea to pop it as you put it, this is an infection and pressing hard like that sends the infection into the surrounding flesh. also if your hands are not really scrupulously clean
you could make it worse . You boyfriend needs to see either his primary care doctor or a dermatologist to get some medical help for all those pimples.there are things that they use to dry them up without squeezing and making the face even worse. If you go the needle route wipe it with rubbing alcohol but I would say leave them alone and help him to see a medical person to get somehelp. pimples are not toys to be played with, if you want to pop something get a hunk of bubble wrap and pop them instead,not human flesh.

Um, like ewwww....OK first of all, there is bacteria in the pimple. By popping it, you are spreading the bacteria. By popping it, not only have you damaged the skin, which can lead to a scar, especially with acne, but you are spreading the infection to the surrounding hair follicles. You are going to make your bf look like Edward Scissorhands if you keep it up....
By yourself something with salysilic acid or Benzoyl peroxide already.

Hey annegellove. Please stop that. It causes marks later on to the face. I advice to clean face by simply wash with lukewarm water and damp with a clean towel. Sleep well, avoid eating more oily foods and eating fruits might helps.

I have seen a news event in the television, they featured a man with-out nose and cheek. As per the person, it started when he pop-out some pimples in his nose. It got infected and the infection scattered to his cheeks. The only remedy for him to live is to cut his nose and a portion of his face. Hope you and your boyfriend will stop popping -out his pimples, go to a professional dermatology. Imagine your boyfriend or your husband with-out nose and cheeks. Do you like it to happen?

Not bad as long as you know how to pop,the worse will be if the whiteheads won't come out.And it will lead to infections.
Be sure you have wash your hand before popping it up..And better used tissue to cover the pimples when you intend to pop it..
Happy myLotting!

popping may help in removing bacteria but it gives you an uneven surface which you would hate later.



the main reason for pimples is the bacteria (acne vulgaris),this bacteria gets multiplied like 10 becomes 100 ,100 becomes 1000 and so on it spreads total face

if you have dry skin then this bacteria cant live in dry skin areas
if you have oily skin this bacteria starts increasing its kingdom oil acts as a food to bacteris

so finally there are only two ways to stop the pimples
kill the bacteria or stop the production of oil

you cant stop the oil production its coded in your genes whereas you can kill the bacteria ,so kill that frustrating bacteria ,popping doesnt solves your problem but increases your problem

live happily

you're really better off cleaning the skin and treating it.
depending on the size of the pimple,it could leave a scar on the skin.
he might want to see a dermatologist if his skin is really bad.

As most of Mylotters say here, yes they are right. Popping or squeezing a pimple or zit is really bad. It will spread the bacteria and it will infect the skin because of the open wound.

Imagine letting out a puss, eww right but I am also guilty of this when I feel so annoyed over the zit that i have on my face. Now I don't because I have learned my lessons well.

Try not to touch the face and keep it clean by washing the face. Your bf should also consider changing his pillow case much more often. And go see a dermatologist for proper medication about his pimples. Please don't use needles, you are not a witch aren't you? Happy Mylotting.

Yeah, it is bad because when you pop the pimple, it will leave a little mark on the face but it depends, and sometimes this marks don't go and stay forever on the face...
It is better to let them go by themself, patience! And it is his pimples so let him do what he wants. ^^