Summary Why You Shouldn't Pop Your Pimples | Science Insider (Youtube) www.youtube.com
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Popping pimples can spread infection and cause scarring, so it's best to resist the urge and let them heal naturally.
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Key Points
- Popping pimples can release infection and spawn more pimples
- Pimples are bulging bags of oil and bacteria under the skin
- Oil builds up around the glands when dead skin cells and bacteria clog the pores
- Squeezing a pimple can push contents into surrounding skin, worsen the problem, and lead to infection or scarring
- Acne is the most common skin disease, affecting approximately 80% of people ages 11 to 30
Summaries
19 word summary
Popping pimples spreads infection and causes scarring, worsening acne. It's best to resist the urge and let them heal.
55 word summary
Popping pimples can worsen acne by spreading infection and causing scarring. Acne, affecting 80% of people aged 11 to 30, is caused by clogged pores. The best treatment is to resist the urge to pop pimples, as they usually resolve on their own within a week. Leaving them alone prevents infection and further skin irritation.
107 word summary
Popping pimples can lead to more pimples due to the release of infection. Pimples are oil and bacteria-filled bags under the skin, caused by clogged pores. Squeezing a pimple can push its contents into surrounding skin, worsening the issue and leading to infection, temporary darkening of the skin, and scarring. Acne is common, affecting approximately 80% of people aged 11 to 30. The best way to treat pimples is to resist the urge to pop them, as they will usually resolve on their own within a week without scarring. It's important to leave pimples alone to avoid the spread of infection and further irritation of the skin.
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