India, June 23 -- Whether it is a brunch reunion with high school frenemies, a big client presentation, or a long-awaited date night with someone finally past the talking stage (stakes have never been higher), a pimple somehow always manages to crash the party. The temptation to squeeze the uninvited pimple out of existence is irresistible as a last-minute effort to tip the scales in our favour and salvage the day. But the brief moment of relief can result in long-term problems and skin woes.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Trupti D. Agarwal at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital also reiterated the risks of popping a pimple. This impulsive action comes at the cost of damaging the skin barrier. She also shared the steps to safel...