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 ...

In addition to serving as an editor at publications like Allure, Good Housekeeping, xoVain, and NewBeauty, Marci's writing has appeared in Glamour, InStyle, Refinery29, Martha Stewart, Byrdie ...

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 ...

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 ...

Popping pimples can be bad for your skin, leading to inflammation, infection, discoloration, more breakouts, and scarring. It can damage the underlying tissue of your skin and leave your complexion ...

A pimple-like bump or sore inside the nose can sometimes be due to nasal vestibulitis or nasal folliculitis. It is a bacterial infection that can develop when hair follicles become infected ...

Adult acne doesn't discriminate. It can affect any of us and there are various causes behind it – from genetics and hormones to stress. While spotty skin is often viewed as a 'teenage' problem ...

“Hormonal acne is caused by hormonal imbalances which prompt the skin to produce excess sebum, a waxy substance secreted by sebaceous glands. This sebum clogs pores, resulting in painful cysts and ...