A professional dermatologist shared her top tips for popping a pesky pimple without causing any damage to your skin. Dr. Ava Shamban explained that when it comes to spots it’s better to leave them ...

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It’s a hard no on the nose, folks. Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center of ...

Popping pimples can also lead to permanent scars. When you squeeze too hard or use dirty hands or tools, you damage the deeper layers of the skin. This damage may result in long-lasting marks or ...

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 ...

Yes, Dr. Pimple Popper is among them. Whether you love them or hate them, you can’t seem to look away from good pimple-popping videos. While dermatologists say you shouldn't be zit popping on your own ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you ask just about any dermatologist, they'll say you should never pop a pimple. Experts agree that it's best to let a zit run its course — even if it looks ready to pop on its own anyway.