Recently I’ve come face to face with teenagers eager to ask me what is fact and fiction about their developing acne. Let me see if I can break out with some accurate information about some common acne ...

A sebum-selective 1726-nm laser treatment provides year-long control of moderate-to-severe acne across all skin types, with ...

Acne occurs when an excess of sebum (oil that keeps your skin moist) traps dirt, dead skin, and other debris in pores and hair follicles. This can lead to skin lesions, otherwise known as pimples, on ...

A persistent myth is that acne results from poor hygiene. It’s an understandable assumption given that bacteria play a role, ...

Hormonal acne is that uninvited party crasher that destroys your party of self-esteem. It likes to make its move on the jaw ...

The gut is home to over 100 trillion bacteria––and they can all impact your skin. “The gut-skin axis refers to the bidirectional relationship between our gastrointestinal system and our skin,” HUM ...

If you see bumps on your vagina, it could be acne, ingrown hairs, folliculitis, and more — here's how to treat each one.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like ...

Pimple patches seem to be soaring in popularity—and a newly invented type that makes zits disappear without pain or irrtitation in mere days could soon be all the rage. Researchers have created a ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...