As it turns out, we should’ve listened to our mum about not popping those pesky pimples — it can injure your skin and turn a mild breakout into a permanent scar.

Moderate to severe pimples can break down collagen and elastin in the deeper layers of skin, leaving an indented scar that needs special treatment to heal.

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