Yes, you can pop a pimple—but only the right kind, at the right time, and in the right way. Dermatologists stress that preparation, proper technique, and knowing when to stop are key to avoiding scars ...

Pimples can be so much an embarrassment that you are often tempted to pop them as soon as they begin to form. The best thing you could do for yourself is to let your body heal the pimple on its own ...