Mr Rayon Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have a Chinese friend who has lots of pustules and sometimes likes to pop them. I'm wondering whether doing this is healthy. Is it harmful in any way? Generally, is popping pustules a better alternative to not popping? What are the latest scientific evidence suggesting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinbird24 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 If any bacteria gets into the pustule while popping it, an infection might occur, but most of the time, if you pop it properly, you may just leave a small scar that will heal and no damage will be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Zeta Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The general advice is not to pop these because of the risk of infection and scarring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Seek medical help. Lots of pus filled glands on the skin is a sign of a medical problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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