A TikTok user popped a pimple above her lip, waking up to swelling and pain hours later. She was diagnosed with a staph infection, which required treatment. Staph bacteria naturally occurs on some ...
A 25-year-old creator based in Louisiana is cautioning against popping pimples on your face after contracting a staph infection as a result. On Sept. 6, Hope (@imlesbianflavored) posted a TikTok, ...
Most of us are freakishly obsessed with the tiny abscesses extra oil, dirt and grime trigger on our skin. Pimples, blackheads, acne, it’s all the same — and it’s a massive industry. There are TV shows ...
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 ...
Pimples happen—and with those pus-filled bumps often comes the urge to pop them. Most dermatologists recommend against popping your own pimples, according to Ife J. Rodney, MD, a board-certified ...
Most acne spot treatments contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and/or sulfur to help clear up breakouts. A spot ...
Many skincare mistakes come from people trying to treat their skin without proper guidance, experts say. Dermatologists told Insider some of the most common mistakes they saw in 2021 came from ...
Be it your neighbor next door, your best friend, or the friends of your friends, everybody has a word or two to share about skin concerns and more specifically acne. A common skincare woe faced by ...
In Bustle’s Pore Decisions, celebrities, influencers, and Bustle’s own readers recount their personal skin journeys: the good, the bad, and everything in between. Here, Paige DeSorbo talks about her ...
Struggling with blind pimples? Learn how to treat cystic acne fast with dermatologist-approved products and proven at-home ...