If you're a fan of picking your own scabs (don't lie), peeling off bits of dead skin, or popping your pimples ... expertly extract clusters of 50-year-old blackheads around a man’s eye appeared ...

A blackhead, or open comedo, is a type of acne that appears as dark dots on the skin. Generally, it is best to avoid popping blackheads. However, if a person does, it is advisable to do so safely.

If you secretly enjoy popping whiteheads or spending your evenings in front of a mirror using a blackhead removal tool, you’re not alone. For many of us, picking our own spots – or watching ...