Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

Scalp flaking seems harmless and picking the scabs can even be satisfying for many. However, it may signal more serious ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

Acne excoriée is an excoriation disorder defined by the uncontrollable desire to pick, scratch, or rub acne lesions. It's a mental health condition that falls into the group of obsessive-compulsive ...

Clearing pores, popping pimples, removing scabs or skin irregularities can feel like an effective solution to make skin imperfections vanish. The mere sight of a skin imperfection can cause an ...

I have always been a picker. I remember it from my earliest playground knee grazes—the irresistible urge to peel off the scab as soon as it formed; to see the bright white flesh beneath. I knew I wasn ...

Against the advice of dermatologists (and skincare articles) everywhere, pimple popping is practically a national pastime. Who hasn’t awoken to a pesky, juicy whitehead just begging to be squeezed?