Karen M. RomankoGetty Images In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper removes a small upper arm lipoma with a satisfying squeeze. Fans say the juicy lipoma looks like canned peaches, an orange segment, or a mango slice. Lipomas are fatty masses situated between the skin and muscle, and are often soft and doughy to… Read More »
Lee’s final and most severe acne category contains nodules and cysts. This sometimes-painful acne lies deeper in the skin and often looks like a rash of red bumps. Lee doesn’t list a specific cause for this category because it’s so subjective. “Cystic acne has a lot to do with your hormones and genetics,” she explains.… Read More »
Photo by cuellarGetty Images In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper skillfully removes several blackheads speckled across a patient’s back. Dr. Lee uses an extractor to push down on the skin, satisfyingly freeing debris from the clogged pores. Blackheads, or open comedos, are are filled with dead skin cells and oil, often referred to… Read More »
Michael PowellGetty Images In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper removes a sesame seed-like blackhead from a patient’s lip. The famed dermatologist also removes a second blackhead from the sensitive area under the patient’s eye. Blackheads, or open comedos, are clogged pores that are filled with dead skin cells and oil. Blackhead extractions are… Read More »