A member asked:

What to do if i popped my pimples what should i do to have them heal fast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

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.

Answered 5/27/2013

5.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can popping pimples lead to flesh- eating disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the clear fluid that builds up after popping a pimple?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

After popping a pimple in your nostral, why is it still sore ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer