‘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 ...

Pimples. Those small sacs underneath the skin that are filled with natural oils (sebum), dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria and white blood cells sure do pack an ugly punch (particularly the new ...

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 ...

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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 ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Dr. Pimple Popper, the zen TLC dermatologist who went viral for her nitty gritty pimple and pustule-popping videos said the road to becoming a household name was a steady climb. Returning for a new ...

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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 ...

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