Should I squeeze my spots?

Should I squeeze my spots?

Nick Lowe (Professor of Dermatology) gives expert video advice on: How can I get rid of acne?; How can I get rid of acne scars?; Are spots on different parts of the body caused by different problems? and more...

It's not a good idea to squeeze spots, because that tends to force the inflammation and the bacteria deeper in the skin, which makes the spot worse. That's a common experience, but it's something that people keep forgetting. If you've got a really bad spot, then I will see patients and I will inject a special substance into the spot to remove it very quickly. But don't squeeze spots. If you've got an anti-acne gel that you've been prescribed, or a non-prescription gel, dab that on the spot more frequently, several times a day, but don't squeeze it.