Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." PIMPLES ARE pervasive to the human body. Acne can pop up everywhere—on your face, on your back (hello ...

Pimple popping is the best-kept secret of millions. It's gross, it's unhygienic, and it can cause us knock-on problems - but for some reason, we love it. However, despite every dermatologist on the ...

‘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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." “When dead cells aren't removed from the surface of your skin,” says Dr. Yadav, “they can get trapped ...

While it can be tempting to pop a pimple, dermatologists strongly discourage this approach. Why? Popping a pimple incorrectly can increase your risk of infection and scarring. Everyone gets pimples, ...

When you catch sight of a pimple under the surface of your skin, it’s incredibly tempting to pop it. After all, waiting for a pimple to heal on its own takes days, when squeezing a pimple would seem ...

Few things are more tempting than picking at a new zit that’s just appeared. After all, it’s pretty gratifying to see the built-up gunk release from your pores—plus, they always seem to crop up at the ...