If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
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In the 17th century, patches were used to conceal blemishes like the scars left by diseases like smallpox or even syphilis.
Oily skin can be a real pain, especially if it leads to pimples. A few simple tricks can keep your skin healthy and decrease the chance of a breakout.
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Today on Trust me, I'm An Expert, we're explaining the tricky topics: what is quantum mechanics? What does the research say about lone actor terrorism? And why do people like pimple popping videos?
People with visible facial differences, such as acne, are rarely represented in the media and when they are, they are often vilified.
Squeezing and trying to pop pimples is definitely not the best solution and can actually make your skin worse.
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Associate Fellow, International Center for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR), King's College London
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Assistant Professor in the School of Social Sciences, University College Dublin
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Professor in Physics, The University of Queensland
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PhD candidate in Psychology, The University of Queensland
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in English, Loughborough University
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Consultant Dermatologist, Monash Health
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Associate Professor, Dermatology, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland