Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD It is possible to get rid of a boil safely at home, particularly if they are small.

“Popping anything causes your skin to physically ... filled bump under the skin," says Dr. Gohara. Causes of boils: "Pus in the skin generally connotes an infection with bacteria such as staph ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Popping pimples can be bad for your skin, leading to inflammation, infection, discoloration, more breakouts, and scarring. It can damage the underlying tissue ...