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 ...

‘It’s not necessarily a soothing behavior. But it brings a slight enjoyment despite the pain.’Photograph: Science History Images/Alamy We know it’s bad. Maybe parents or partners have scolded us for ...

Though the vast majority of people have stood in front of a mirror, trying their best to finagle the head of a zit off their chin or forehead, that satisfying release when it finally pops falls under ...

Okay, raise your hand if your friends have roasted you for A) wanting to pop their zits or blackheads for them or B) watching countless hours of Dr. Pimple Popper doing just that. 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ If that ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The only good thing about getting a zit is popping it. You see the ...

I thought once I kissed my teenage years goodbye that I'd be kissing acne goodbye, too. While it's gotten better over the years, I'm still prone to the odd zit (or seven). When it comes to acne, we ...

These pimple patches have 87,000+ 5-star reviews on Amazon, and they include medical-grade hydrocolloid to help absorb pimple gunk, according to the brand. I swear by these patches not only because of ...

Popping pimples incorrectly can lead to infection and scars, but some pimples can be popped. Blackheads, pustules, and whiteheads are OK to pop if the pop is done correctly. Hard, red bumps beneath ...

The internet's obsession with pimple-popping videos is only picking up steam—and now a new account on Instagram is taking these gross videos to a whole new level of ick. Enter: super-magnified images ...

As a self-proclaimed popaholic, I am not ashamed to admit that I love watching pimple popping and blackhead extraction videos. Call me gross, but I find it immensely therapeutic and satisfying. To all ...

but the one-time spokesman for Proactiv doesn’t mind because he loves popping zits! “He enjoys picking at his pimples just to get reactions from people,” a tipster said. “Justin could get a truckload ...