I mean, assuming we still try to keep it sterile with alcohol the way they do.
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Simple answer more germs when you pop them.
Also they are probably causing much less trauma, that plus not introducing more bacteria into the new wound makes a world of difference.
Bacteria causes acne so it’s imperative to to not introduce even more bacteria
Your not if you do it right, the vast majority of people will not do it right and most of those will not understand, or be able to determine they are doing it right AND as importantly when it should be done and when not.
When there is a correct process it can be done by anyone if they meet all the condition for the process.
Because dermatologists know what they’re doing. When you do it yourself, 9 times out of 10, you’re doing something wrong.
They use clean, gloved hands. Clean the surface properly. Use sterile instruments to cut (not pop) the acne, and not the skin beneath, drain the gunk, and afterwards they clean it again to make sure they got everything.
People on their own though? They go rough, using their bare grubby little fingies. And after they’re done popping, they just leave it alone with whatever gunk they popped out. No cleaning. No patch. Might even be bleeding a little bit, which is just an avenue for infection.
Tldr: It’s that people don’t do it properly. They adhoc fix it in a way that’s not really optimal.
I always just assumed it was because a dermatologist would use the appropriate sterilisation and cutting procedures, whereas people doing it at home probably won’t. Still, I always pop pimples at home with rubbing alcohol and never had a problem, I don’t have acne though.
My advice is: 1) gently clean the pimple with a cleanser or ivory soap works for me. Let it break up the dirt and oils in the clog. Nothing with moisturizers. This is the step people don’t do and it makes everything go smoother. Rinse well. 2) gently pop or use a sterile needle to pop the pimple. (If it takes effort or hurts, it is not ready and you are doing damage. Leave it alone.) 3) clean it with rubbing alcohol afterwards to prevent infection. This system helps my pimples heal super fast.
It’s cause when a doctor does it they have all these cleaning and sterile things while when you do it you get all that gross stuff that oozes out
For any question that follows the form “why is it ok for [expert] to do [something] and not me?” The answer is always “because you’re bad at it”.
I’ve got plenty of scars on my face from picking pimples I should have left alone. Resist the urge!
On a related note, I have a new piercing that got knocked hard and a pustule formed near the hole. It was sooo tempting to take a needle to it. Only thing that stopped me was my fear of losing my ear to infection. It eventually went away on its own and now there is just a regular piercing bump, sitting there ruining my aesthetic.
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