Popping a pimple creates a short-lived feeling of relief or accomplishment for many people, which can strengthen the behavior each time it happens.
Rather than reflecting poor self-control, the habit is often reinforced because the brain begins to associate it with a temporary sense of satisfaction, making the urge increasingly difficult to resist.
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