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 ...

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.

Cold sores and pimples on the lips can look and feel similar, but they're different. Derms break down the differences and ...

When you leave a pimple alone, it typically clears up within a few days. A whitehead is close to the surface and may pop and drain on its own. A deeper pimple will eventually dissolve naturally.

So she resorted to squeezing instead, like an adolescent popping a whitehead. The cyst’s insides ... Better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, Dr. Lee has built a dermatologic empire over the last ...