The time when we are most prone to acne pimples will be when we were teenagers. And you will most probably consult your parents and the number one advise was to stop squeezing the pus out of the red blemish. Apparently by squeezing, you will make it worse. But do we actually know why it will only magnify our problems?

The explanation is simple. When you pick a pimple, it spreads and can infect the surrounding areas as well. It will be best to leave it alone or else, you might have an acne breakout.
If you cannot resist picking it, then you should learn how to squeeze a pimple the right way. There are 2 particular occasions you can do it. You can either do it after a shower or after you wash your face. This is when your facial pores are open. But you are advised not to use your fingers to pick the red blemish though. The reason is because the pus will be on your fingers and if you did not wash it, and start touching other parts of your face, those parts will be infected and more pimples will start appearing as well, hence, an acne breakout.

So if you can't get your fingers to do the job, what else can you use? You are not going to like it but you can get a sterilized needle to prick it. Prepare some tissue by the side and the moment you prick it, take the tissue to stop the pus from flowing down your face.
So my advice is: if possible, do not prick the pimple, but if you have to do it, do it the right way and use the needle.

To be frank, how many of us will actually take a needle and poke it into our own face. There are better ways of reducing the pimples. There are some better methods you can use to get rid of your pimples and do not have to resort to popping it.
There is another method you can consider and that is by using toothpaste. Check out the blog here at http://www.getridofacneadvice.com/ on how to use toothpaste to reduce the size of your acne pimple.

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Common advice is to let your body heal a pimple on its own without popping. But in the real world, some people absolutely refuse to go around with a bulging white zit for the world to see. Plus, when done properly, popping a pimple can actually be beneficial to the healing process. Reserve this technique only for pimples that are absolutely begging to be popped—all the way at the surface and white. After a shower is best, when the skin is supple.


1. Disinfect a needle with rubbing alcohol. A basic sharp sewing needle is a good choice.

2. Gently prick the pimple’s surface.

3. Take two tissues and wrap your index fingers with them.

4. Squeeze from the sides, confidently but gently, using a down-and-in motion. Don’t force it. If the pimple is ready, it’ll pop. If it doesn’t, leave it be. Be sure to stop if clear fluid or blood starts to come out.

5. Continuing to work at a lesion that is not ready to be popped can lead to scarring. Walk away from the mirror!

It is very important to leave deep, painful lesions (cysts and nodules) untouched. Do not attempt to pop them. Instead, a fantastic option for these types of lesions is to see a dermatologist who can administer a cortisone injection which will bring down swelling and potentially reduce or eliminate scarring. Often dermatologists will accept a quick “emergency” appointment for such matters.

from : http://www.acne.org/pop.html

Prick the white part of the pimple very lightly with the tip of your needle
Mix groundnut oil with an equal amtount of fresh lime juice and apply on face. leave for 10-15 minutes and wash. It may be applied daily to prevent formation of blackheads, acne and pimples.
Garlic has well known antibiotic properties making it an excellent treatment for pimples and acne. Peel and mash eight cloves of fresh garlic and apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on for about 15 minutes and wash off with a warm cloth.
A mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples. Most facial masks can be applied to the skin for 15-20 minutes then washed off with warm water, followed by a cold rinse.

A few handy tips for those who suffer from pimple 'attacks'.

To avoid transferring bacteria and germs, clean your pillowcase, washcloths, towels, make-up brushes and applicators frequently.
The Pimple affected parts must be thoroughly cleaned and wiped with a soft towel.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water.
Fuller's earth (multani mitti) pack is an effective means to control pimples.

from : http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/pimple-home-remedy.htm

Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is an extremely common skin condition, caused by changes in pilosebaceous units, skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland, via androgen stimulation. It is characterized by noninflammatory follicular papules or comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules in its more severe forms. Acne vulgaris affects the areas of skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; these areas include the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in noninflammatory forms.Acne lesions are commonly referred to as pimples, blemishes, spots, zits, or simply acne.
Acne occurs most commonly during adolescence, affecting more than 89% of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood. In adolescence, acne is usually caused by an increase in male sex hormones, which people of both genders accrue during puberty. For most people, acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear—or at the very least decrease—after one reaches one's early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take to disappear entirely, and some individuals will carry this condition well into their thirties, forties and beyond.
The face and upper neck are the most commonly affected, but the chest, back and shoulders may have acne as well. The upper arms can also have acne, but lesions found there are often keratosis pilaris, not acne. Typical acne lesions are comedones, inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules. Some of the large nodules were previously called "cysts" and the term nodulocystic has been used to describe severe cases of inflammatory acne.
Aside from scarring, its main effects are psychological, such as reduced self-esteemand, according to at least one study, depression or suicide. Acne usually appears during adolescence, when people already tend to be most socially insecure. Early and aggressive treatment is therefore advocated by some to lessen the overall impact to individuals.


Different types of Acne Vulgaris:
A: Cystic acne on the face
B: Subsiding tropical acne of trunk
C: Extensive acne on chest and shoulders.

Terminology

The term acne comes from a corruption of the Greek άκμή (acne in the sense of a skin eruption) in the writings of Aëtius Amidenus. Used by itself, the term "acne" refers to the presence of pustules and papules.[7] The most common form of acne is known as "acne vulgaris", meaning "common acne". Many teenagers get this type of acne. Use of the term "acne vulgaris" implies the presence of comedones.[8]
The term "acne rosacea" is a synonym for rosacea, however some individuals may have almost no acne comedones associated with their rosacea and prefer therefore the term rosacea.[9] Chloracne is associated with exposure to polyhalogenated compounds.

Causes of acne

Acne develops as a result of blockages in follicles. Hyperkeratinization and formation of a plug of keratin and sebum (a microcomedo) is the earliest change. Enlargement of sebaceous glands and an increase in sebum production occur with increased androgen (DHEA-S) production at adrenarche. The microcomedo may enlarge to form an open comedone (blackhead) or closed comedone (whitehead). Whiteheads are the direct result of skin pores becoming clogged with sebum, a naturally occurring oil, and dead skin cells. In these conditions the naturally occurring largely commensal bacteria Propionibacterium acnes can cause inflammation, leading to inflammatory lesions (papules, infected pustules, or nodules) in the dermis around the microcomedo or comedone, which results in redness and may result in scarring or hyperpigmentation.


Primary causes

Acne is known to be partly hereditary. Several factors are known to be linked to acne:

Family/Genetic history. The tendency to develop acne runs in families. For example, school-age boys with acne often have other members in their family with acne as well. A family history of acne is associated with an earlier occurrence of acne and an increased number of retentional acne lesions.

Hormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles and puberty. During puberty, an increase in male sex hormones called androgens cause the follicular glands to grow larger and make more sebum.
Inflammation, skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation.

Stress. While the connection between acne and stress has been debated, scientific research indicates that "increased acne severity" is "significantly associated with increased stress levels."
The National Institutes of Health (USA) list stress as a factor that "can cause an acne flare."A study of adolescents in Singapore "observed a statistically significant positive correlation […] between stress levels and severity of acne."

Hyperactive sebaceous glands, secondary to the three hormone sources above.
Bacteria in the pores. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is the anaerobic bacterium that causes acne. In-vitro resistance of P. acnes to commonly used antibiotics has been increasing.

Use of anabolic steroids.

Exposure to certain chemical compounds. Chloracne is particularly linked to toxic exposure to dioxins, namely Chlorinated dioxins.[citation needed]
Chronic use of amphetamines or other similar drugs.

from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne