It can be very tempting — and satisfying — to squeeze out or pop blackheads. However, squeezing out blackheads can create several problems: You may not remove the entire blackhead. You may even push the blackhead further into your skin, which can cause painful irritation.
It's Not Okay to Squeeze Out Blackheads
It's tempting, and very satisfying, to squeeze out blackheads yourself, but it can actually cause more to pop up.
That can cause trauma to the skin and lead to hyperpigmentation or scarring. Instead, I suggest you try getting rid of them in one of two ways: You can visit a dermatologist or an aesthetician for an extraction, which is the process of removing blackheads with special tools that minimize damage to the surrounding skin.
It can be tempting and even satisfying to squeeze blackheads but – despite the amount of 'gunk' this can release from the follicles – Dr Mahto recommends you resist the urge.
What happens if you don't remove blackheads like these? They'll likely turn into deep blackheads and, eventually, pimples.
The enlarged pore, once emptied of its unsightly contents, will only fill back up again. Repeated squeezing and/or extraction can lead to an infection or cause hyperpigmentation in the surrounding skin cells. Removing a dilated pore of Winer permanently is a job for a dermatologist.
These bothersome blemishes commonly affect your nose because of the density of pores and oil production in that area. What causes blackheads on your nose? A blackhead starts to form when your pores become clogged with materials like oil, sebum (a substance naturally produced by your skin), makeup, dirt, and bacteria.
If you've ever had blackheads on your face, then you've probably noticed holes on your skin after they're removed. These are just enlarged pores, and they should heal on their own. However, if this is taking too long, then you might have a scar or loose pores.
You can use a scrub to remove the top part of the blackhead but that does not take care of the underlying cause. The blackhead will soon resurface. Instead, try a well-formulated product with BHA (salicylic acid). Salicylic acid is an amazing ingredient for getting rid of blackheads.
According to board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, MD, pore strips can temporarily remove the top layers of dead skin cells and blackheads by using an adhesive. However, King noted that pore strips won't prevent the buildup of either over time.
Trying to "pop" zits or breakouts on your own is a bad idea, and using a metal blackhead extractor only makes it worse. Let's put it this way, most skin care pros don't even use metal extractors. Why? Because they are dangerous.
Acne discharge: Acne pus is made up of dead white blood cells that fight invading bacteria. The drainage, which includes pus mixed with blood, debris, and bacteria, oozes out when acne is punctured. The more the contents in the acne, the more it may smell.