Quick Tips for Squeezing Blackheads on Your Nose Safely. Warm up skin with a warm compress for 10–15 minutes before squeezing. Clean your skin and hands before and after. Use a comedone extractor if needed; avoid sharp tools. Be gentle: press around the blackhead, don’t squeeze too hard or repeatedly. Stop if you feel pain or see bleeding. Don’t pick or dig into surrounding skin to avoid irritation. See a dermatologist if blackheads persist or worsen
