5. Wash the area and your hands again This will remove any bacteria from your face or hands that resulted from popping the pimple. It's recommended to pop pimples sparingly if you must ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Popping pimples can be bad for your skin, leading to inflammation, infection, discoloration, more breakouts, and scarring. It can damage the underlying tissue ...

But there are certain situations where popping a pimple may be an acceptable option, like if the pimple has a visible whitehead or a blackhead that's close to the skin's surface. If you choose to ...

Here's the right way to pop your pimples. First, wait until the pimple forms a firm, white head. This is a sign that the infectious pus is near the surface, which makes it easier to extract.

Everyone who went to high school knows what it's like to wake up with a major zit in the middle of your face. Well, almost everyone. Amber Johnson never had zits. She had it made. Or did she?