Matthew Cole MD provides tips on treating bleeding acne with simple tools that can be found in the home.

1. P I M P L E
W O U N D F R O M A P O P P E D
M A T T H E W C O L E , M D
H O W T O T R E A T A B L E E D I N G

2. Though many do it, popping
pimples is not recommended for
the following reasons:

3. It increases the likelihood that
you may spread the bacteria
elsewhere.
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4. Doing so before an optimal time
may leave scarring and result in
further irritation.
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5. However, popping pimples isn’t
always intentional. Even washing
the face too roughly can lead to
bleeding.

6. For this reason I’ve created the
following list for the most
effective solutions to treat
bleeding acne right in your home.

7. For this reason I’ve created the
following list for the most
effective solutions to treat
bleeding acne right in your home.

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10. S A L T
W A T E R

11. P E R O X I D E
F L I C K R , T R E N T E N K E L L E Y

12. M A T T H E W D A V I D C O L E M D . N E T
T W I T T E R . C O M / M A T T H E W C O L E M D
L I N K E D I N . C O M / I N / M A T T H E W D A V I D C O L E M D
F O R M O R E I N F O , V I S I T