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 ...

Pimples. Those small sacs underneath the skin that are filled with natural oils (sebum), dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria and white blood cells sure do pack an ugly punch (particularly the new ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No matter which of these you're suffering from, there's one kind of acne we can all relate to: the kind ...

Popping pimples can also lead to permanent scars. When you squeeze too hard or use dirty hands or tools, you damage the ...

It's common knowledge that popping pimples can lead to scarring. Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, said that it's best to use spot treatments on zits. However, she's a realist and has tips on how ...

‘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 ...

The triangle of death is the area of your face including your upper lip, nose, and between your eyebrows. Popping a pimple in this area can lead to major infections because of its location.

Say goodbye to your zit popping days. Doing any squeezing could makes things *so* much worse, even making it look like you have a black eye. The name for it is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or ...

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 ...

This article is about videos of skin conditions being treated. There is some gross stuff here. You have been warned. No matter what Dr. Lee would have us believe, the appeal of pimple popping videos ...

Even though pretty much every single dermatologist and skincare expert on the planet says that you shouldn't pick at your zits, literally everyone does. Everyone! It's just a fact of life. But of ...