When it comes to stopping popping pimples and squeezing blackheads, it's a lot easier said than done.

Dr. Sandra Lee of Dr. Pimple Popper posted an Instagram video of her popping a big blackhead on a woman's earlobe—see it here.

If you are going to pop a zit, here is how you can do it to reduce damage and scarring to your face. After all, Dr. Pimple Popper knows you will pop it anyway.

In most cases, picking at your pimples is a bad idea. Some dermatologists say it's OK to gently squeeze a blackhead with clean hands or Q-tips. You should never try to pop a cystic or "blind ...