Popping pimples can cause more inflammation, infection, and scarring. Leaving pimples alone allows them to heal on their own ...

Many people know they probably shouldn't pop a pimple. Dermatologists often warn that squeezing blemishes can increase the risk of infection, scarring, or prolonged healing. Yet despite knowing this, ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper , is a busy bee of a doctor this Monday. She is off to the races and popping all kinds of pimples in her latest Instagram video. There are ...

The Dr. Pimple Popper TV show may have wrapped up its second season last week, but Dr. Pimple Popper, a.k.a. Sandra Lee, MD, isn't going anywhere. The real-life dermatologist just posted an Instagram ...

Alisha Monaco, like many of us, has a habit of occasionally picking her skin when she notices a new pimple. Monaco, 32, tells PEOPLE she is prone to cystic acne, often breaking out ahead of big events ...

One of the most controversial recent internet trends is watching so-called “pimple popping” videos. In these video clips, the treatment of various skin impurities such as pimples, whiteheads, ...

Keep the area clean: Ensuring the area around the pimple stays sanitary can help speed up healing time, according to Dr.