Dermatologist warns: NEVER pop pimples like this

People are popping pimples at home every day — but most of them are doing it completely wrong, and a board-certified dermatologist is breaking down exactly why. Dr. Dustin reacts to viral pimple popping videos, explaining what's being done right, what's dangerously wrong, and what you should actually be doing for your skin instead. The big question: is at-home pimple popping ever safe? A dermatologist gives you the clinical answer. 0:00 Reacting to at-home extractions 1:36 Why gloves are non-negotiable 2:03 Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk 3:27 Ingrown hair vs pimple — how to tell 4:00 Ultrasonic tools and sebaceous filaments 5:13 Dr. Dustin's recommended skincare routine #dermatology #pimplepopping #skincare 🧴Recommendations: Explore my Dene Products here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com Read my latest Substack here: https://substack.com/@drdustinportela Sign up for my newsletter here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com/pages/newsletter-landing Get Lifetime Discounts on Neutrogena, EltaMD & More at the SkinStore https://airehealth.com/DrDustinPortela Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/208skindoc 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: Watch Skinfluence on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ctXgEW iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3Gl2XJe Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G5qEVS Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4cxbx3y ---- ►Connect with Dustin Portela: Text Me Here: sms:+1 208-203-0767 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdustinportela Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdustinportela ---- ► Subscribe to My Channel: youtube.com/208skindoc ►Want Educational Content? Subscribe to My Other Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdustinportela -- DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.