JUICY ZITS

Another answer comes from Natalie L., who writes:
Dear Big Juicy Warts, I think you shouldn't pop your zits! Coz here's what happened to my friend Shirley Sassy. She woke up on Class Photos/Prom night with a giant purple shiny thing on her forehead and decided to pop it or else Pauly Poopy would not ask her to dance. She got to the bathroom and she popped it and BAM! She was gone! All that was left of her was the lace from her Marks & Spencers underwear.

Dear "waiting to pop your zits people,"
I really don't think that you should pop your zits. One reason why is because one of my friends has acne!!! Well she was going to the bathroom to pop one, it exploded all over the mirror!!!!! Fun, huh??!!! Anyways what I'm trying to say is don't pop your zits, they might backfire on you!!
From you trusted advisor, Katie

Topher says:
"Yes, Pop them!
But only if you have at least an hour before anyone is going to see you. There is nothing worse than walking around with a big exposed white zit on your face or body. It's gross! I say "pop it" if you have at least an hour before you'll be seen because that will give you time to clean it up a bit, and give your skin enough time to heal a little, and the area around the zit won't be all red, and oozing. It also relieves the pressure and you'll feel less insecure about it. Aloha, Topher!"

Anonymous contribution:
"I really don't think you should pop your zits because even though it could be a quick solution to your zits you can get permanent scars from popping your zits or if you don't pop your zits properely you can get a bigger zit!!!!! So PLEASE don't pop your zit unless you are going to someplace REALLY special and the zit is so bad you can't treat it with an overnight antibiotic ointment. "

Nicole says:
"Yes, I think you should because they are gross looking. One girl in my class has like fifty on her face all ready to be popped!!"

Nancy H. says:
"People, don't pop your zits. I mean its totally stupid, and sometimes the zit juice spreads and makes a new zit."

Shelene says:
Here is a note for a different opinion about zits:
"I think you should pop your zits. What is worse than walking around school with a big white thing that is so noticeable right smack in the middle of your forehead. Besides, if you pop them you with two Q-tips on on each side, and push them together to pop, it you won't get scarred. That's how I do it, and I don't have scars. If you don't pop them, that is how blackheads and pimples are created. First zit, then blackhead, and then pimple if you do not pop those suckers!!! One time I didn't pop one -- it became a blackhead and I thought it would go away and then I got a pimple in the middle of my forehead and it won't go away!!"

Jay says:
"Only pop them if they have a white or black head on top. Some ingrown zits are more like swollen flesh and squeezing them makes them a lot bigger and harder to get rid of. If anyone has any secrets on how to prevent or get rid of them, let me know!!"

John D. says:
"Don't even think about popping that big, ugly whitehead on your face. Popping pimples makes them worse. It leaves scars and creates more acne. One of my buddies use to have a face full of pimples. I have never seen anybody in my life with more pimples. He never popped them and a couple of years later they went away. Now I'm not ashamed to hang out with him and he doesn't have any pock marks. Keep your face clean and drink a lot of water. Don't use a really harsh soap."

Mark W. says:
"I wouldn't really say pop your zits unless you know how to do it. You have to pop them and then keep squeezing till the solid root comes out. Although I say that I keep zits on my face and then pop them because the temptation just gets too strong and you have to fiddle with them. But they just come back again! I've had a recurring zit under my nose for three years and I'm 15 now! It will never die."

Zach M. says:
"Dear people who read my letter.
If you do pop a zit, have some Clearasil and OXY-10 on hand.
First wash your face with Clearasil and hot water. Then pop targeted zit or zits. Then wash your face again with Clearasil. DRY WELL and apply OXY-10. "

Jeff K. says:
"I say shave the little bastards off! After you shave them off with any kind of razor, scrub the area with any kind of astringent and use any kind of zit cream. Works for me!"

TAra says:
"I have always popped my zits using this pimple popper that you can buy at your drugstore. It really works, but it stings a little. Ask the next time you are in a drugstore, if you are not to embarrassed to ask."

claire says:
"Dear Fellow Zit-Poppers,
I have always popped my zits. One, because the temptation is really strong, and two, because the whiteheads on them are way more noticeable than a red bump. My mom was in skin care for 19 years and says not to pop them. I think all anybody needs is a miracle product! If anyone has found one, contact me. Well, thanks or whatever."

Rangwala says:
"Dear zit poppers,
Don't pop your zits cuz if you pop them scars come all over your face and you'll spoil your face. Keep your face clean -- have loads of water everyday and have loads of food with fibre and it'll take time for them to clean up.I had this problem for 3 years. Finally they're leaving my face. DONT POP 'EM. "

James H. says:
"The answer is to pop any zit you find too unsightly on your friends' faces. Soon they too will be returning the favour and you will all be happy un-paranoid people. See ya."

Alberto S. says:
"Think about it, you can either have a zit sitting in the middle of your face or you can have a giant pock mark. Think about it."

Erica says:
"I think that if you are like me and have a rare pimple now and then, you should wash your face with Noxema, put on a face mask, and then a little Zapzyt, and then in about 2 days you are good to go. It seems like a lot of steps but it is worth it if you care about appearance as much as I do."

magicd says:
"yes ZITS.... a man's/female's worst nightmare, well mine anyway, sometimes my face can be so clear, then the next day its like hell. cause I squeeze the **** outta my face even if there isn't a zit there to get all the zits out....... I squeeze each blackhead/littlebump there is so I make sure its all out, but sometimes it doesn't all come out so then it creates a bigger worse zit with watery/puss which sux ;) i've been squeezing for years now ... u gotta put up with the good and the bad with zits.. but I say squeeze them if u wish... Have fun with yer zits.. cause something good has to come out of them... and it makes u feel good with u get that dirty puss outta yer face... SQUEEZE THE BASTARDS.. heh."

Bouskila says:
"If you are like me and hardly ever get a zit, DONT POP IT!!! coz its only one and it will go away in a day or two. And even if you have acne, don't do it! I know its irresistible, but if you pop those whiteheads, some of it will go back in and you will get two other zits somewhere else plus a big ugly red scar on your face, which sucks, right? :) I used to have lots of zits when I was 13 (now I am 15) and I went to see a dermatologist and he gave me some antibiotics and after a month or so all my zits were gone!!!!"

Cathy O. says:
"If they are juicy, pop em!!!"

Laura J. says:
"Once there was a girl,
Who had a lot of zits,
People didn't like her,
She thought it was the pits...
But when she came to school one day,
Her skin was clear and everyone liked her.

There is no moral to my story except for, 'Don't be judgmental!' "

Rachel says:
"Yes, I believe you should pop your zits because otherwise it looks like an extra eye in the middle of your face. It also is kind of fun unless you pop someone else's or it goes all over the mirror. And if you do, it feels and or looks a lot better. It relases the tension of the white blob that's trying to get out! And I also think that it is good to leave them alone, but only if it is not on your face so it would not matter because people would not see it."

David T. says:
"To pop, or not to pop, that is the question.
It all depends on the pimple type. Those sick, oozy red ones will go nowhere but straight to hell when popped; however, au contraire is the case if the pussy, nasty white stuff, or blackhead, for that matter, has come to a head -- then pop away. And, for all of you who claim that if you pop you scar, you're so wrong. Stop your whining! I've popped safely all my life and my skin is ass lucid as Juliette Binoche's! So my friends, pop pop 'til you can't stop!!!!!"

Kim says:
"I believe that you should not pop your zits on a regular basis, because once you pop one the oil from it spreads to all over and causes you to have more zits!!!! And we don't want more zits, now do we!!!! That is what I thought!!!! Trust me always!"

John G. says:
"If you pop the zits, you will become an non-contender. If you don't pop your zits at all, you'll feel like a contender again. Non-contender means you ain't getting married or getting a boy/girlfriend. Contender means the opposite of non-contender. I feel like a non-contender now because I POPPED THEM!! "

A.M. says:
"I think you should pop zits, because people get grossed out if they see a gigantic white zit in the middle of your face!! Plus, popping them doesn't give you scars either..."

pottong1 says:
"I used to pop zits all the time and they would keep multiplying. What I do is keep a towel by my side during the night. When my face feels too oily, I put the towel on to absorb the oil. In the morning, I wash my face with SPECTROGEL, then I apply OXY-5...works all the time!!! Now my face is as clean as Shania Twain's."

Gina says:
"Don't pop 'em! Buy acne cream and use it over night, in 3 days time it'll be just a bit of dead skin and you're worries are over. If you pop it, it'll turn into a scar and might even stay for life!!!! It'll turn into a disgusting scad on ya face, which is much more obvious than a simple pimple, don't you reckon?"

Jacob says:
"Okay. u must be all dumb. if u actually knew anything, u would find out that popping zits causes irritation to the skin, which starts most zits! it also lets them get infected making it even worse."

Crazydasi says:
"They're big and ugly and the solution is Noxema and Neutragena!!"

Flora says:
"I think popping zits is not good because it irritates the skin, duh."

Vanessa says:
"DON'T POP YOUR ZITS!!!! It will only make more!! Use Clearasil or Oxy. It gets rid of zits easily. I had a bunch of zits on my chin so I bought some Clearasil Pads, put it on my face every day for a few weeks and then POOF!! It went away! Just wash your face and use Clearasil or Oxy and then it will go away. So whatever you do....wherever you are DON'T POP THOSE ZITS!!!! And one last thing, I only have 1, count it, 1 zit!!"

NittyB. says:
"You shouldn't pop your zits, big ones or small ones, because you get 5 more coming at you in a month or in a couple weeks. The best way to get rid of them is get a washcloth, run it under really hot water. and plant it on that ugly zit. Do it every morning and night and in a couple days it just falls off without all that pain by popping it, ouch!"

SuMmEr KiD says:
"I think you shouldn't pop your zits. Wash your face with Clearasil and put some EXact cream on it. If you do pop your zits make sure you use a needle. Zit poppin' leads to scars. And you don't want SCARS!"

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rjaschke says:
"I think you should pop your zits cause when I get them I squeeze the hell outta them to make sure all that grimy puss is out! I don't have scars either...!"

Bebi says:
"I don't think popping your zits will solve anything except it will only make it worse. If you do pop them it can cause more breakouts and may leave permanent scarring. I know because I've been there and believe me it bites!"

Paul says:
"It's a really bad habit to pop your pimples. I asked my dermo, and this is the absolute truth. Pressure can actually rupture the pore wall and spread bacteria underneath the skin's surface, making little zits bigger, causing new one's to pop up, or leaving dark spots and/or (YIKES!) scars. Yes people, that's what I said. Scars. No matter how many of you said youve been popping and squeezing all your life, you just may be sorry later. Your skin should clear up after you've been washing twice a day with a cleanser specially made for your skin type, then spot treating it and other acne prone areas with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid products to prevent too. Don't over do it though, you may experience dryness, itching, or peeling or other irritation. Trust me, my dad's a dermatologist. Oh, and, if your face doesn't clear up after doing this regimen for a week or so, see a doctor."

MB600SL says:
"i think zits are absolutely disgusting...i don't have a one.......adios zits."

Audrey says:
"well i think that u should cause it gets rid of them and then u don't have big ugly zits on your face but i have to say that u should never ever let your mom pop them -- it kills."

Joseph says:
"What I do to get rid of a zit is wash my face with PERNOX then put on NEUTROGENA ACNE MASK, then ORIGINS spot remover and then in a day or two it goes away. "

To0short says:
"i HAVE HAD ZITS FOR ABOUT A YEAR now ALL I do is keep a towel handy that is wet and sop up the oil Like 1 of u said and I use NOXEMA oh yea I will let u in on a secret MY face isnt bad no MORE because whenever i SEE OR FEEL A zit coming I put RUBBING ALCOHOL on it and IT Will usually sting but IT will get rid of it in 2 days IT is worth it AND you shoulD and SHouldnt pop it cuzz THEY STAY around longer if you dont pop it but if YOU do pop it THEY WILL scar yuh BUT they have a SURGERY that gets rid of those old acne scars FOR when U are older I have popped mine and I dont notice any SCARS appearing TAKE that alsohol advice and use IT."

kiki says:
"I don't usually pop my zits but if you do, do it yourself 'cos you get some disgusting people that try doing it for you -- like this one girl I know. She pops them, then when zit juice splurts over her face, she blames you.
P.S. An easy way to prevent them is to keep your face clean. You should know the long story why."

Bob says:
"One time I achieved a zit the size of my thumbnail. I really enjoyed popping it. Now I have a hobby of growing zits on my person. I save the puss when I pop them."

DreeemAng says:
"I think you shouldn't pop your zits because my friend popped his zit and it turned out not to disappear, but it made a scar. So pop your zits if you feel like it but pop them with extreme caution!!!!"

Cindy says:
"zits are ugly. they smell and are not sexy. i think that we should just go out and all scream puppy power and all your cares in the world will disappear and you won't have to wonder whether or not to a pop a stupid zit. i also think you guys should get a life and stop worrying about something stupid like this there is other things to worry about in this world and one is me....."

Liz says:
"Picking your zits is really bad! I know because I used to pick like crazy. I finally realized that it was only scarring my face and leaving it more red. Plus, zits reappear in the same spots if you pick them. I have looked through hundreds of magazines and all over the internet and everyone, including my dermatologist, says that popping zits is really bad for your skin. A better idea would be to apply a warm wet wash cloth three to four times a day to the pimple. It helps the pimple go away naturally."

Stacey says:
"I think that you should not pop your zits, because it leaves a scar on your face forever. Plus, you should just wash your face over and over, and that's the only thing to make your zits smaller, and the lack of sleep, and how you eat."

John says:
"This webpage rocks!!
Well I read all the info on zits and I found it very (informational). I've decided i will not pop my zits but i will try most of the techniques that i read about on your page :)!"

Twisted N says:
"you shouldnt pop your zit cuz in the future there will be scars and you will look like crater face and they will have to be there for the rest of ya life. i dont pop mine cuz they only spread more right now i dont got any cuz if you put ice on the zits that havent come out yet for bout 3 times a day for a couple minutes it will stop growing and it is a lot better than popoing with all this crap on you face in the future."

Brendan says:
"If you're like me and play sports 24/7, then you have no time for zits or pimples. Don't pop them. Believe me I've tried it. Its painful, irritates your skin, and leaves even bigger zits behind. Trick somebody into going into a pharmacy and buying you zit cream if you'er too embarrassed. (-A-)"

big_mama says:
"i think that u should pop ur zit(s).
My mom says we shouldn't cuz they would leave scars on ur face and u would look like something bit u during the night."

FMeyer asks:
"are there any miracle cures for zits?"

david asks:
"do u have any advice on what main products I should use to stop acne. I have tried a few and they dry my face. I have used Clearasil and Neutragena. do u have any idea of what i can use?"

Nicky says:
"Don't pop your zits! They come back in numbers like an army and make big ugly dents in your face. I'll tell you what happened to my friend. She had a pimple on her face and decided to pop it. The next day she had 3 and she popped all those same with the next day and so on. When my friend had a load of zits on her face, her face was like a looking at the outline of the tops of mountains. she bought some acne junk and used it regularly. All her zits were gone, but there were all these indents in her face. Now her face looks like Mars."

Rachel G. says:
"DON"T POP"EM!!!!!!!!!!! All you have to do is wash your face with soap and water every night and you won't have a problem! P.S.ask your mom about it. it works for me."

KJ20 says:
"Dear kids,
I'm 14 and i have pimples. Do not pop them because they get infected and hurt extremely. The juice will seep from the pimple and will spread and cause acne. Try washing with distilled white vinegar and using ice on a bump when it most likely is going to form in to a pimple. It's o.k. to pop blackheads. "

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Emily says:
"DON'T POP EM!"

salameh says:
"I think you should pop those bastards!! I've done it and it feels bad, but when I popped it it felt a hell of alot better!! So all you homies wit me peace out and keep the poppin sensation goin' on!!!"

Star says:
"PEOPLE!!! Whatever you do, do not even THINK of POPPING your zits! Duh! How disgusting can you get??!! Ever heard of Oxy? How about a dermatologist? Look 'em up in the dictionary and save your face from mass destruction. Believe me, I know from personal expierence. Cheers!"

Dudedydo says:
"I hate my zits - they are gross and disgusting and i am embarrassed to leave the house to got to school in the morning because of my zits. I don`t have severe acne , i have mild acne but it really dosen`t make a difference to me, acne is acne. My self esteem has dropped tremendously. I don`t even ask girls out because i know if they talk to me they will be disgusted by looking at my face. Pop them or don`t pop them. I say the only time that you should pop them is if there is a white substance hanging out of it. Otherwise it will leave a mark forever.I have tried numerous over the counter medications and also proactive. All i got to say to you with zits is eat as less sugar as possible, drink a lot of water, and wash your face like 3-4 times a day. Hey it helps a litte. SOMEONE PLEASE COME UP WITH A CURE , PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

R. L. says:
"Pop them with q-tips until the top pops and then until the little wormy thing comes out don't pop the big red ones that hurt or it'll get worse those are the ones that leave scars dont over wash and always wash after you pop em put rubbing alchol on the sore ones and ice em three or more times a day."

Ashley M. V. says:
"I don't think you should pop your zits unless you do it right! I'm 13 and I have REALLY BAD ACNE! What I did is go to the doctor. They gave me a cream called BACTROBAN for these really ugly cysts on my face. I got the medicine on Friday afternoon. By Saturday afternoon, they were practically gone. Well, when you pop the zits, make sure your hands are THOROUGHLY CLEAN. Wash your face really good, too. Pop the zits and then rub rubbing alcohol on the with a cotton ball, it might sting a little, but, hey! It's worth it! Next, go to your doctor, they won't like the idea of you popping zits, but, anyways, ask if a medicine called BENZAMYCIN is right for you. That is a cream that helps the zits that won't go away. Also, there's these pills that help to. They're called MINOCYLINE and they prevent zits. I have 50mgs. per pill, it depends on how bad your's are that determines how much you have. All of these things are REALLY GOOD! Especially the medicines. Thanx, bye. =) "

SII316II says:
"Yu should pop them cause its cool when you hear it and it squirts on the mirror. "

Sonia says:
"Hey! I think u should pop zits! When you don't, they go even bigger and go all yellow and stuff! My friend had 2 really big zits on her forehead and she didn't pop them because she thought they would go away. They were there for about 2 weeks and then after a while another 1 of my mates told her to pop it. She did and it was gone the next day! "

Angel says:
"pop it man -- i dont wanna have to look on that nasty thing on your face!
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Douglas W. says:
"I say pop the a holes, I hate them i don't get many but when i do get them i pop them as fast as possible and then use a pad thing you know the Oxy or Stridex stuff it works good. They really suck."

J. C. says:
"I'm just wondering, what if you are too embarrassed to see a dermatologist because you think you are ugly?"