Don't Pop That Pimple, Expert Says

SUNDAY, Sept. 23, 2018 -- It may be tempting to squeeze a large pimple, but doing so could make the zit worse, skin doctors say. Up to 50 million Americans struggle with various forms of acne, particularly red, swollen, painful bumps that develop deep in the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. There are better, more effective ways to manage acne, said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Meghan Feely. "Although there are no overnight or immediate cures for acne, you don't have to stand by and suffer, either," Feely said in an academy news release. She's an attending physician at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. "Make sure you use noncomedogenic and oil-free cosmetics, cleansers and sunscreens, and never try to scrub away a pimple, as...

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