Why you should never copy viral pimple-popping videos and squeeze, burst or lance a boil yourself. How DIY methods can cause pain, infection and even trigger deadly sepsis… and what you should do instead: DR RAJ ARORA ⊖

As a GP with a special interest in skin, one of the biggest challenges I face in clinic is undoing the damage caused by well-meaning - but misguided - home treatments for boils.