How do you sterilize a needle to pop a pimple?

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How it's done

1. Make sure the pimple has a white head.
2. Use a flame to sterilize a needle.
3. Finish by cleaning needle with rubbing alcohol.
4. Pierce the center of the pimple with your sterilizedneedle.
5. With clean fingers, grasp the pimple'ssurrounding skin.
6. If there's pus, squeeze!.

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Popping pimples incorrectly can lead to infectionand scars, but some pimples can be popped.Blackheads, pustules, and whiteheads are OK to pop if thepop is done correctly. Hard, red bumps beneath theskin should never be popped.

Beside above, how do I sanitize a needle? To sterilize a needle for this purpose:

1. Immerse the needle in the rubbing alcohol or clean it with asterilized gauze pad thats been dipped in alcohol.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly and put on surgical or unused latexgloves.

Additionally, how do you puncture a pimple?

Use the pin to puncture the pimples tip.Place cotton swabs near the pimples base. Guide the pus upand out by gently squeezing the base. Do not use your hands, saysDiane Madfes, MD, because it can introduce bacteria from your handsinto the pimple and worsen the infection.

How do you pop a painful pimple?

How to treat deep, painful pimples

1. DO wash your skin before treating it.
2. DO apply ice to reduce pain and swelling.
3. DO apply a product that contains 2 percent benzoyl peroxide tothe pimple.
4. DO apply a warm compress once a whitehead begins to form.
5. DONT pop, squeeze or pick at the blemish.
6. DONT apply toothpaste to the area.