During extraction (clearing a comedone), the safest practice is to:
a.Apply gentle pressure with cotton-wrapped fingers or a clean extractor on softened, prepared skin; stop if the comedone resists
b.Squeeze hard with bare fingernails until any comedone releases
c.Extract every visible spot, regardless of inflammation
d.Use a sewing needle to pierce the skin and extract
Explanation
Extractions should only be done after the skin has been cleansed, warmed, and softened; gentle, even pressure with cotton-wrapped fingers (or a sanitized extractor) is used. If a comedone resists, stop — forcing it can damage tissue. Bare nails or needles risk cuts, infection, and scarring; inflamed/active acne should not be aggressively extracted.
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