When I woke up a few days ago with a red, inflamed and super itchy bump on the side of my face, I thought maybe I had been bitten by a mosquito in my sleep. Fast forward to a conversation with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City, and I came to the realization that I was actually experiencing an itchy pimple. If you’ve experienced this type of acne, stop scratching and keep scrolling to find out what may be causing it and how to address your uncomfortable blemishes. 
