Insider producer Celia Skvaril tried one on a whitehead to see if it was able to pop the pimple. She also spoke with Dr. Mona Mislankar about the safety of using a needle at home. More from ...

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 ...

Celia: Say I say no to all of your advice and I want to pop a pimple. Lee: OK. Celia: How do I know if it's ready to be popped? You said if it has, like, a whitehead. Lee: If it's the most ...