Most of us have dealt with annoying acne during puberty, or maybe even during adulthood. You probably wanted to pop or pick them in order to remove them, but there's a good reason why you shouldn't!

Acne vulgaris affects a large proportion of adolescents and young adults and can lead to long-term scarring and psychological distress.

Here's what dermatologists have to say.

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