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, ...

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In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she helps a patient with a severe case of cystic acne. There are whiteheads, blackheads, and other inflamed bumps all around his eyebrows. Dr. Pimple Popper ...

You’ve probably experienced a few different types of acne since your teenage years, from annoying blackheads to juicy papules. But if you’ve ever developed one of those large, deep, painful red ...

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 ...

Despite knowing that something is not the best idea, some habits prove hard to break. Case in point: Popping pimples. All 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 ...

Pimple patches with active ingredients like salicylic acid are the best options for cystic acne. By wearing it overnight ...

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 ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's latest Instagram video, she helps a patient get rid of a huge blackhead. She shared a clip showing a giant blackhead oozing through her comedone extractor and captioned it, ...

While it can be tempting to pop a pimple, dermatologists strongly discourage this approach. Why? Popping a pimple incorrectly can increase your risk of infection and scarring. Everyone gets pimples, ...