A member asked:

Are we suppose to squeeze out the white solid of a pimple so it recovers? or leave the pimple alone? where does the pus go if we leave the pimple alone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Leave it alone: Pus within a pimple/abscess will either erupt when its ready or be absorbed & dissolved by normal body defenses. If you squeeze it it can penetrate deeper into the nearby tissues & cause a deeper abscess or permanent scaring. If this happens a lot a dermatologist can selectively open these so they heal quicker.

Answered 7/29/2020

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