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 ...

Few things are more tempting than picking at a new zit that’s just appeared. After all, it’s pretty gratifying to see the built-up gunk release from your pores—plus, they always seem to crop up at the ...

Few things are more tempting than picking at a new zit that’s just appeared. After all, it’s pretty gratifying to see the built-up gunk release from your pores—plus, they always seem to crop up at the ...

I have terrible acne, and I tend to pick at it. But I noticed that picking at it only makes it hurt more. How do you heal a popped pimple? What happens when blood comes out? Is it bad to pop ...

If you must pop a pimple, clean your hands, the skin, and use a sterilized needle. Never pop a pimple in the "danger triangle" of your face. Use a comedone extractor carefully to avoid bruising your ...

One of your skin pores gets blocked by dead skin cells or dirt and bacteria (that is always on your face) and causes an infection in the blocked pore. The redness is from the infection. As simple as ...

In most cases, picking at your pimples is a bad idea. Some dermatologists say it's OK to gently squeeze a blackhead with clean hands or Q-tips. You should never try to pop a cystic or "blind" pimple, ...

Popping pimples can cause more inflammation, infection, and scarring. Leaving pimples alone allows them to heal on their own within a few days. Use over-the-counter acne spot treatments to help ...

Popping pimples is like underage drinking – you’re not supposed to do it, but you’re most likely going to do it anyway. I’ve done both and lived to tell the tale, but I am not here to condone the ...