WE all get the odd mark on our bodies now and then, whether it be a dry patch of skin, an odd-looking mole or a frustrating pimple ... swelling of the face or throat, or other signs of anaphylaxis ...

Dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation, often appear after pimples heal. These spots, although not harmful, can be a source of self-consciousness for many people. The good news is that there ...

So, the last thing you want is to have an enormous, inflamed, infected pimple which is going to last you a lot longer and leave a greater red mark. More from Science A triangle pointing right ...

A man has told how a year-long treatment to cure severe acne has completely ... had never struggled with spots or blemishes in his life until aggressive red spots hit his face overnight aged ...

i.e. when you pop your pimple, it leads to abnormal collagen production and interrupts the process of tissue repair. This results in scars, long-lasting redness, and dark spots as well.