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What is a love pimple and is it a real skin concern?
Love pimple is a term that has recently popped up on Twitter and TikTok but what does it actually mean and is it real?
Acne can be extremely troublesome and even if you say love pimples are the best kind of skin issue, to be honest most of us prefer not to have spots.
The term has recently gained attention on social media and some of us remain clueless about its meaning. Read on to find out what’s going on with love pimples…
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What is a love pimple?
Also known as crush pimples, they are acne spots that occur when someone has a crush on you or you have an interest in someone else. Affairs of the heart can cause stress, resulting in pimples.
Maybe romance isn’t the major factor for your own random flare-ups? You’re probably overthinking. The ultimate way to stop these love pimples is to relax and not get worked up about your love life.
Meanwhile, plastic surgeon Dr Kiya Movassaghi reveals increased intimacy can cause female testosterone levels to spike, producing blemishes.
According to TikTok user bradleyscobb, it’s a Filipino superstition that if you have pimples, you must be in love. And while some commenters claimed it’s not a widespread belief in the Filipino community, bradleyscobb states his wife is a firm believer.
Others have said the term is a way for teens to tease their friends whenever they have acne.
Who are they in love with?
Ever since learning about the term, some Twitter users have been viewing romance as the sole cause of their skin issues. Now they’re questioning everyone around them as a possible love interest.
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