Pimple popping: How to break the tiny habit causing big trouble

Woman upset about pimple on her cheek. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

When you notice a small bump on your face, a swollen pore or a tiny protrusion, the impulse to squeeze it can feel almost automatic. Many people do not know how to look at a pimple without touching it.

Some breakouts come from hormones. Others come from irritation, clogged pores or reactions to products. For those who deal with one or two pimples at a time, the temptation to pop often becomes the reason scars form.