Popping a papule (a pimple without a white head) forces the skin to break open to release the pus. This leads to the formation of a scab and the darkening of the surrounding skin. Squeezing the ...

Amber Johnson never had zits. She had it made. Or did she? Amber never sat home on a Friday night. But she also never had the incredibly gross but weirdly satisfying thrill of popping a zit.

Conversely, according to Dr. Lamb, you can use a warm compress to bring a pimple to a head faster. Tip 7: Believe it or not, popping can be an option. Just proceed with extreme caution.

Erin Gilbert is a practicing dermatologist in New York City. Here, she explains what you should do if you're going to pop a pimple at home. Following is a transcript of the video. Dr. Erin Gilbert ...