Four things you shouldn't do to a pimple

Pimples. They leave teens devastated, certain their social life is over. And for many, they don't stop when puberty does, continuing to plague men and women alike into their twenties, thirties, and beyond. You might be tempted to treat those pimples with a home remedy, but just the thought of you putting toothpaste on your pimples is enough to make a dermatologist shudder.

Newsweek recently covered the four worst home acne cures, and they include:

• picking at it or popping it
• applying an antibacterial ointment, like Neosporin
• covering it with toothpaste
• avoiding grease, chocolate, or spicy foods

Avoiding certain foods won't harm your acne situation, of course, but it doesn't help either. (Though, this is a health and fitness website, so we'll tell you to avoid greasy and sugary foods anyway).

So what should you do to alleviate your pimple problem?

• Reduce stress.
• Balance your hormones (See your doctor for this one, of course).
• Try over-the-counter washes with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid (2% or less), or Retin-A Micro.
• Visit a dermatologist.