From cystic acne to keloids, dermatologists explain why you should never pop these 18 common skin bumps and share proper ...

“Popping anything causes your skin to physically ... reminder that you definitely should not be picking them. Cystic acne occurs very deep under the skin's surface, forming a red, tender nodule ...

Gohara says that deep, cystic, painful, or hard ones most often cause inflammation, which can lead to itching, irritation, and the urge to pick. The major culprit of acne scabs, namely ...