It's common knowledge that popping pimples can lead to scarring. Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, said that it's best to use spot treatments on zits. However, she's a realist and has tips on how ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pimple patches have come a long way since the days of slapping a Band-Aid on a zit and hoping for the ...

Just launched is ZitSticka, a brand that uses new technology for an upgraded pimple patch that fights zits before they form. I’ve always been appreciative of the somewhat recent rise in popularity of ...

Waking up with a pimple is no longer a cause for panic, thanks to pimple patches—small, sticker-like bandages that cover and help heal the unwanted zit. A team of researchers publishing in ACS Applied ...

It can be tempting to take matters into your own hands and pop a spot as soon as you notice a fresh pimple coming through. But doing so could make things worse—especially if the pimple is growing in ...

We all know you’re not supposed to pop a pimple. Not only can it leave you with a lasting scar, but you may inadvertently push bacteria deeper, causing an endless cycle of zits cropping up in the same ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like ...