Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Popping pimples can be bad for your skin, leading to inflammation, infection, ...

Increases risk of scarring Picking or squeezing pimples can damage the skin and lead to permanent scars. When you pick at your acne, you disrupt the healing process and may leave behind dark spots.

Breaking out anywhere on your face (or body) can be super annoying, but there’s nothing quite like the frustration of a giant ... acne on your chin, forehead, or back, “pimples in your nose ...