Bad idea: "popping" pimples is a bad idea as while some of the material comes out, more is squeezed back into the skin causing further problems. The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing cover the area with antibiotic ointment daily and quit popping.
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