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Comedones are the small bumps that appear on the skin when pores are clogged, and are typically a problem for acne-prone skin. Both...

Acne toners are popular products that those with acne-prone skin may be interested in trying – but not all acne toners are created equal....

One of the most common questions concerning acne-prone skin is, “Does oil cause acne?” Some oils are comedogenic – meaning that they clog...

There are many specific types of acne, one very common one being hormonal acne. This occurs when there is an imbalance of hormones within...

I’m a dermatologist and I tell my patients every day not to pop their pimples. But let’s face it, none of us wants to go outside with a...

Every clinic day, I have at least two patients who come in to be treated for “acne scars” – but these acne scars are usually not true...

Acne is caused by an increase in dead skin cells that contain keratin. These cells get clogged in the hair follicles within the skin,...

Have you ever noticed that one side of your face seems to break out more than the other? If that is the side where you normally hold your...

With many states requiring the general population to wear masks when out in public, as well as the many healthcare workers and essential...

The internet is an excellent resource for finding quick information about any number of topics, but it can also be misleading, especially...

Many people think they have oily skin when, in fact, they don’t. One study demonstrated that people are often wrong about if they are...

The foods we eat have a direct impact on our skin’s health. Just like certain foods like potato chips and sugary sodas have negative...

Have you noticed dark spots or patches of skin develop on your face after clearing up acne? How about a dark spot somewhere on your body...

You may have heard that going on a sugar binge will give you pimples, or that you can’t eat chocolate if you have acne-prone skin. Is...

ou are probably used to seeing the term P. acnes in research studies and other articles that discuss acne-causing bacteria. P. acnes is...

New data has shown us that there is more to the story about the acne-causing bacteria P. acnes than we thought. For years, we have known...

If you are one of the eight oily Baumann Skin Types ®, you might feel that you are doomed to have acne. While people with increased...

Inflammation is a complex mechanism that naturally happens throughout our bodies as a response to pain, trauma, or injury. However,...

According to a recent survey , 95% of Americans own a cell phone. If you think about how often you pull out your phone to check your text...

Just like your hair color, eye color, and facial features, your skin type is something that you’re born with and don’t get to choose. So...