Think you pop pimples for clear skin? Psychology says there's more to it

Psychologists explain why many people keep popping pimples despite knowing the risks, revealing how habits, stress, rewards ...
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A woman's face swelled up after popping a pimple. She had to get treated for a potentially dangerous infection.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A TikTok user popped a pimple above her lip, waking up to swelling and pain hours later. She was diagnosed with a staph infection, ...
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Psychology says people who constantly pop pimples may be driven by the brain's reward system, not clear skin

Psychology suggests frequent pimple popping may be linked to the brain's reward system, offering temporary satisfaction rather than a genuine desire for clearer skin.
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‘Don’t pop your pimples you guys’: Creator gets staph infection after popping pimple on their face

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 25-year-old creator based in Louisiana is cautioning against popping pimples on your face after contracting a staph infection as ...
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Here’s Exactly How to Pop a Pimple Without Scarring Your Skin, According to Derms

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 ...

Psychology says people who always pop their pimples don’t have the urge for clear skin, they may be responding to their brain's reward system

Popping a pimple creates a short-lived feeling of relief or accomplishment for many people, which can strengthen the behavior ...
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How bad is it to pop your pimples?

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Bethany Heitman Contributing Editor We don’t always have ...
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Popping pimples could cause infection

While it may be tempting, you’ve likely heard that popping a pimple is a bad idea. But with November marking National Healthy Skin Month, why is that exactly? “When you pop a pimple, things are not ...
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Is it okay to pop pimples?

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. We don't always have the answers, but we have some people on speed ...
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I’m a dermatologist — never pop a pimple that falls in the ‘triangle of death’

It’s a hard no on the nose, folks. Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center of ...
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Pop These Myths Not Your Pimples!

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 ...