Insider producer Celia Skvaril tried one on a whitehead to see if it was able to pop the pimple. She also spoke with Dr. Mona Mislankar about the safety of using a needle at home. More from ...

However, if you feel you must pop, taking steps to prevent skin damage and infections is important. Clean the pimple and the skin around it as well as your hands, and use a sterilized needle to ...