I never dealt with pimples (or needed a face wash for acne) until the pandemic, when I, along with lots of others, developed maskne, triggered by wearing masks for many hours a day. Mine was a ...

Acne may be a side effect of having a hormonal IUD, but IUDs may also help clear acne. Read on to find out more. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective form of contraception. They’re ...

Facing a new wave of spots across your chin? You're not alone. If you're dealing with pesky chin pimples then know that acne, more generally, is on the rise. A recent review of studies in the ...

That’s what bacteriophages — or, simply, phages — are, and a new skincare brand is harnessing their power to clear up acne without the need for a complicated routine. The primary cause of ...

Isotretinoin is indicated for nodular acne or severe acne that is unresponsive to conventional therapies. The usual dose is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day for 20 weeks, or a cumulative dose of 120 mg/kg.

Combination birth control pills can help treat existing acne and reduce the severity of future breakouts. Although four pills are approved for this use, you may find success with any combination pill.

Acne is a common skin issue. It generally begins during puberty, when sex hormones cause changes in the body. While acne may taper off as the body adjusts to these sex hormones, acne can persist ...

Adult acne can affect females later in life. Hormonal changes, stress, and cosmetic use are just a few of the possible causes of acne that can occur in females in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Other ...

A man in his 40s developed yellowish nodules on his hands, feet, and elbows after following a carnivore diet for eight months, consuming nearly 10 pounds of animal fats daily.

Adult acne, which is defined as acne affecting those over 25, is much more persistent. "It often manifests as cystic breakouts, painful nodules or pustules, especially around the jawline ...

Dry skin, particularly in winter, is a problem that almost everyone complains about. Acne is another common skin issue that many teens and adults have to deal with. But there is one single solution ...