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Is Popping Pimples Bad for Your Skin?

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Popping pimples can cause more inflammation, infection, and ...
There’s a special hell that is a ripe pimple cropping up in or around your nose. These intruders can be big, painful, and let’s face it, total eyesores. But before you even think about giving one of ...
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The Best Way to Pop a Pimple

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways If you must pop a pimple, clean your hands, the skin, and use a ...
Learn how to tell if acne is hormonal or bacterial with simple signs. Get targeted treatment tips for clearer skin based on your acne type.
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: One woman popped a pimple in the “triangle of death” and ended up in the hospital with facial paralysis. The triangle of death is an area on your ...
Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take care of your skin. The so-called "triangle of death," the area from the ...