"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POV: You have an exciting first date tonight, but BAM, you look in the mirror and see that a giant pimple ...

While all her fans were resting up and relaxing over the weekend, Dr. Sandra Lee, M.D., aka Dr. Pimple Popper was hard at work. While she probably wasn't in the office toiling away all weekend, Dr.

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

I’ve had acne for most of my life. It started in the fifth grade, when I was in my gelled hair phase (which was as unfortunate as it sounds). Every morning before school, I’d shellac my frizz down ...

If you must pop a pimple, clean your hands, the skin, and use a sterilized needle. Never pop a pimple in the "danger triangle" of your face. Use a comedone extractor carefully to avoid bruising your ...

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 ...

Popping pimples can cause more inflammation, infection, and scarring. Leaving pimples alone allows them to heal on their own within a few days. Use over-the-counter acne spot treatments to help ...