Because of the hairs that line the inside of your nose, it's not uncommon that you suffer from clogged pores and the occasional pimple on the inside of your nose. Dirt and oil can be trapped by the hair, resulting in a painful blockage that can be difficult to treat. By knowing how to pop a zit the right way, you can drain a zit inside your nose before treating the bump to get rid of it quickly.
Step 1
Steam your nose to help soften the zit for easier removal. Place a pot of water on your stove to simmer. Once simmering, remove and drape a towel over your head and the pot. Allow the steam to circulate in the "tent," breathing in the steam to help soften the matter in the pimple. Remove the towel and drain the water after five minutes.
Step 2
Sterilize a needle by dropping it in boiling water for five minutes. Tilt a magnifying mirror carefully so you can clearly see the zit in your nose. Using the sterilized needle, insert the tip through the top of the zit to break the surface, and lift upward to remove the damaged skin, suggests Dr. Mehmet Oz of "The Dr. Oz Show."
Step 3
Insert a cotton swab into your nose and gently apply pressure beside the broken zit. It may be tender, so go slowly. Press downward to relieve some of the pressure by draining the discharge from the zit. Wipe away with the cotton swab and continue the process until the discharge seems to stop. Discard the cotton swabs.
Step 4
Squeeze a small amount of a salicylic acid treatment ointment onto a clean cotton swab, and apply it to the healing zit .Salicylic acid helps dissolve dead skin and reduce redness and swelling in the interim, notes MedlinePlus. Continue adding salicylic acid each day until the zit has completely healed.
Step 5
Keep your nose hairs trimmed short to avoid nose zits in the future. If you get zits in your nose frequently, see your dermatologist for a treatment plan that may include a benzoyl peroxide treatment safe for your nose to help keep zits at bay.
Things You'll Need
- Pot
- Needle
- Magnifying mirror
- Cotton swab
- Salicylic acid
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