[header] How to stop a pimple from forming [title] Don't try to pop your pimple. [step] If you see a pimple forming, do not squeeze it or try to pop it. Squeezing can actually push the infected material deeper into the skin, worsening the pimple and causing it to become more red and inflamed.
It is also more likely to result in permanent scarring if you pick at it. [title] Apply a warm compress to an area that is sore and may be breaking out.