Wash your face and hands first. Nick the surface of the yellow pimple with the tip of the needle. The pus should run out without squeezing. Wipe away the pus and wash the area with soap and water. Scarring will not result from opening small pimples, but it can result from squeezing boils or other large, red, tender lumps.
Blackheads are the plugs found in blocked-off oil glands.
This lotion is also excellent for removing thickened skin that blocks the openings to oil glands. Use the lotion as described above for pimples. Blackhead extractor Blackheads that are a cosmetic problem can sometimes be removed with a blackhead extractor. This instrument costs about a dollar and is available at any drugstore. By placing the hole in the end of the small metal spoon directly over the blackhead, your can apply uniform pressure that does not hurt the normal skin.