Comedones are small flesh-colored acne papules. They usually develop on the forehead and chin, but can appear almost anywhere. Blackheads and whiteheads are the most common forms of comedonal acne.

No pain, no gain, right? When our least-favorite, uninvited houseguest shows up—acne—we know it’s time to book a facial. There’s something about a professional skincare treatment that leaves our skin ...

Anyone who has watched a pimple popping video online may be familiar with the word comedo. Dermatologists use comedo to describe the most common types of acne. A comedo can be either a whitehead or a ...

The treatment of acne ( Table I) [1,2,3,4,5,6] is based upon its severity (mild, moderate, severe) and the type(s) of lesion(s) present (noninflammatory, inflammatory, mixed). In general, the ...

Acne is among the most widespread skin conditions globally, affecting individuals of all ages, though it's most commonly linked to adolescence. However, acne isn't a uniform condition; it appears in ...

Step into your local drugstore and you’ll come across countless cleansers, serums, lotions and masks all promising the same thing: fewer acne breakouts and clearer, smoother skin. Unfortunately, not ...

Luckily, you have plenty of acne body wash options to choose from, as long as you know what to look for. The key ingredients? Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide: If you struggle ...

This article was reviewed by Katelyn Hagerty, FNP. Step into your local drugstore and you’ll come across countless cleansers, serums, lotions and masks all promising the same thing: fewer acne ...