If there’s one awful thing about being a teenager (other than having to do what your parents tell you), it’s pimples. Whether you have loads, or just a few, there’s every chance that you’ll get one just after that cute boy asked you out.

Follow our guide to find out the truth about pimples and how to treat them, cover them and most importantly get rid of them - forever!

TRUE OR FALSE?

“I have pimples because my skin is dirty”

FALSE!

If anything, pimples may be caused by over-cleaning, as this stimulates your pores (those things that look like little holes in your skin). Try cleaning your face a little less vigorously and use products morning and night especially meant for teenage/oily skin.

TRUE OR FALSE?

“Squeezing my pimples will make them disappear quicker”

FALSE!

They may look a little less unsightly, but squeezing your spots can cause horrible pockmarks in your skin, that, as you get older, no amount of makeup can cover. Ask your mum to take you to a dermatologist who will know the best way to squeeze the pesky pimples.

TRUE OR FALSE?

“Using toothpaste will get rid of my spots”

FALSE!

This may be Britney's favourite form of spot treatment, but believe us, it doesn't work. It may dry up your pimple, but it also dries up the surrounding skin, so you'll be left with a great big peeling patch. This will just look worse than your zit.

TRUE OR FALSE?

“I heard that eating chocolate doesn’t give you pimples”

TRUE!