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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 ...
New York Post

I popped a year-old pimple — now I’m infected and look like Buzz Lightyear

Chin up — it’s only a blemish. A TikTok user has shared why sometimes it’s best to leave some things to the professionals. Tyla Brimblecombe took to the app to share a cautionary tale about popping ...
NewsBytes

Does pimple popping lead to scarring?

Popping pimples can also lead to permanent scars. When you squeeze too hard or use dirty hands or tools, you damage the ...
Yahoo

I’m a dermatologist — if you’re going to pop a pimple at home, this is the only way to do it

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 ...
Yahoo

I’m a dermatologist — never pop a pimple that falls in the ‘triangle of death’

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 ...
The Daily Dot

‘I will never pop another pimple on my face’: Woman gets staph infection from popping a pimple

The next time you’re tempted to pop a pimple, think again. A woman on TikTok says that she got a staph infection from popping a pimple above her lip. “I will never pop another pimple on my face, not ...
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The ‘Triangle of Death’ on Your Face Can Turn a Popped Pimple Into Paralysis

"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” ...