There’s a myriad of acne-fighting products on the market, and when it comes to a sudden breakout or persistent acne, spot treatments are masters at targeting stubborn blemishes and getting the job ...

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

There’s nothing worse than the feeling of waking up to a breakout — especially on days when you have a big meeting or a first ...

Welcome to Ask a Derm, a series from SELF in which board-certified dermatologists answer your pressing questions about skin, hair, and nail health. For this installment, we tapped Susan C. Taylor, MD, ...

Because hydrocolloid materials are actually best on open wounds, Dr Landriscina said he doesn’t think pimple patches are ...

It can be tempting to take matters into your own hands and pop a spot as soon as you notice a fresh pimple coming through. But doing so could make things worse—especially if the pimple is growing in ...

To counter the signs of aging or treat acne, start slow and be patient. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Over-the-counter retinol products are popular for good reason: In addition to helping to control acne, ...

If you have acne-prone skin, concealer is the makeup product you’ll want to keep closeby. But finding one that actually conceals breakouts without looking cakey or ...

Acne is the scourge of teenage life, with around only one in 20 people managing to get through adolescence without developing it to some degree, according to the NHS. And while most grow out of it by ...