On the list of skincare no-no’s, popping your own pimple tops the chart. And, in writing this probably very needed “how to pop a pimple” guide, I absolutely must, must, must emphasize that getting ...

‘It’s not necessarily a soothing behavior. But it brings a slight enjoyment despite the pain.’Photograph: Science History Images/Alamy We know it’s bad. Maybe parents or partners have scolded us for ...

Acne — regardless of its cause — is the worst. But getting rid of stress-induced acne can feel impossible. That is, unless I ...

Most of us are freakishly obsessed with the tiny abscesses extra oil, dirt and grime trigger on our skin. Pimples, blackheads, acne, it’s all the same — and it’s a massive industry. There are TV shows ...

While it may be tempting, you’ve likely heard that popping a pimple is a bad idea. But with November marking National Healthy Skin Month, why is that exactly? “When you pop a pimple, things are not ...

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One of the most controversial recent internet trends is watching so-called “pimple popping” videos. In these video clips, the treatment of various skin impurities such as pimples, whiteheads, ...

The next time you’re tempted to pop a pimple, think again. A woman on TikTok says that she got a staph infection from popping a pimple above her lip. “I will never pop another pimple on my face, not ...

Okay, raise your hand if your friends have roasted you for A) wanting to pop their zits or blackheads for them or B) watching countless hours of Dr. Pimple Popper doing just that. 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ If that ...