Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Skin boils are a common condition caused by an infected hair follicle. A skin boil, also ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Popping pimples can be bad for your skin, leading to inflammation, infection, ...

The popping noise is down to tiny bubbles forming and collapsing as the water boils A water company has apologised to customers who complained their kettles were "popping" when boiling water.