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 ...

A top dermatologist is bursting to share the best way to pop a pimple. Experts strongly advise against popping pimples no matter how much you want them gone, but if you really can’t resist here’s the ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, has never met a blackhead she couldn't pop. From a huge blackhead with "roots" to a handful of "sticky" blackheads, she's an expert for a reason ...

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who admit to popping their pimples ― and liars. It’s like using a Q-tip to clean your ears or taking aggressively hot showers. Even when you know ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The typical pimple is caused by clogged oil glands or bacteria in ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: One woman popped a pimple in the “triangle of death” ...

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 in the “triangle of death” can lead to a life-threatening brain infection in extremely rare cases. Most people don’t need to worry about this complication since it's treatable with ...