Picking Pimples Causes Brown Stains

Episode #71 / Aug 20, 2009
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When your mother told you "not to pick your pimples because you'll cause scarring," she was wrong. Dr. Schultz will share with you what picking your pimples actually causes.
Sil on February 25, 2010 at 7:45pm

I have those brown stains Doctor Shultz. I Don't have scars though.

Could you tell me what to do?

Neal Schultz, M.D. on March 7, 2010 at 12:24am

@Sil: The best strategy involves exfoliants, bleaches, and effective daily use of sunscreen, and I discuss all of this in How to Remove Brown Spots. Hope this helps!