Blackheads, cysts, boils and zits aren’t the first things that come to mind when thinking about what’s popular on YouTube. But there is an entire sub-genre dedicated to the science of skin extractions ...

So you've popped a pimple? A dermatologist explains how to clean pimple extractions so you don't wind up making a bad situation worse. But there’s one critical step that many people often skip: The ...

That was the case last weekend, when I went for a facial at the Erno Laszlo Institute. (P.S.: If you ever get the chance, GO. It was the most thorough, relaxing treatment of my life.) Eliana Restrepo, ...

The internet is flooded with satisfying blackhead extraction videos featuring metal loops, suction vacuums, and pore strips, but a new wave of 2026 dermatological research is challenging the safety of ...

Dr. Sandra Lee of Dr. Pimple Popper rose to fame by posting videos of extracting things and popping pimples on her clients. Those clients were usually in her office for something else, and didn’t have ...

Blackheads can be incredibly frustrating. They congest our noses, chins, and can even appear on our backs and legs. But what are these pesky blemishes and how do we get rid of them? In its most basic ...

It's fair to say that most of us are guilty of picking and squeezing spots but lately there has been a surge in popularity of DIY extraction instruments, with tutorials popping up on Instagram and ...