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 ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways If you must pop a pimple, clean your hands, the skin, and use a ...

Pimple popping videos are disgusting. Period. And yet — for the millions of people who can't stop watching them online — they're also deeply satisfying. There's just something cleansing about seeing ...

‘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 ...

It’s important to note that most dermatologists, including the ones interviewed for this piece, advise against popping pimples (no matter how tempting it might be). However, if you must pop that ...

Popping pimples incorrectly can lead to infection and scars, but some pimples can be popped. Blackheads, pustules, and whiteheads are OK to pop if the pop is done correctly. Hard, red bumps beneath ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram videos, she helped patients with tons of blackheads. Fan favorite Mr. Wilson and many other patients came in with blackheads and left with clear skin and clean ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she extracts tons of blackheads from multiple patients. There are blackheads all over one patient's cheek and one more massive clogged pore on the other ...

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No, pimple popping videos were not banned by the video streaming platform YouTube. This claim appeared to have originated in early January 2020 when a YouTube account by the name of Medical Jeopardy ...