Despite their similarities, acne and scalp folliculitis are not the same condition and should be treated differently. Here’s how to treat scalp folliculitis. Medication ...

It is never a good idea to squeeze, pick, or pop a pimple on the scalp (or anywhere else) unless it is performed in a medical environment "with techniques and products to prevent ongoing trauma or ...

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Although it is most common on the face, chest, upper back, and shoulders, it can also appear on the scalp. "Scalp acne may look and ...

When faced with a new facial pimple, you have an ultimatum: top pop, or not to pop? But when it comes to zits located in the 'triangle of death', it's better to leave them and let them heal on ...

Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center of the face as the “triangle of ...

You know you shouldn’t pop your pimples, but what’s the harm, really? A dermatologist explains why popping a pimple on the nose can be ‘dangerous’. You should never pop a pimple on the ...

(Image Credits: Pinterest) When in doubt about popping or squeezing your pimple always remember you’ll soon deal with an acne scar which could take months to heal and fade away. It looks ...

A dermatologist has warned against popping pimples in the so-called ‘triangle of death’, because it could lead to infection - or worse, as the name suggests. Dr Mark Strom, who practices in ...

Exam: The provider will look at your scalp, paying careful attention to signs of infection, redness, and bumps. Skin Swab: A swab of the affected area may be taken to be looked at more closely ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD From newborn to older adult, acne can break out at any age. And while it's most ...

Every year since, he's found one or two more cysts have developed on his scalp ... He's also tried to pop them himself, but with no success. "These bumps have definitely put me in a more depressed ...