Why Pimples Hurt And How To Stop The Pain

  references
  
      Mayo Clinic: "Acne"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "Cystic Acne"
    
      American Academy of Dermatology: "How to Treat Deep, Painful Pimples"

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.

Pimples hurt, but popping them will only make the pain worse.

Image Credit: Sarah McEwan/iStock/GettyImages

            How Bad Is It Really to Squeeze Out Blackheads?
           by
          Jaime Osnato
          
            What Causes Pimples in the Ear and What's the Best Way to Get Rid of Them?
           by
          Marygrace Taylor
          
            Here's What to Do About That Pimple Inside Your Nose
           by
          Marygrace Taylor
        


      Mayo Clinic: "Acne"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: "Cystic Acne"
    
      American Academy of Dermatology: "How to Treat Deep, Painful Pimples"