"I avoided the mirror when I undressed so that I didn’t have to notice the growing number of large, protruding bumps." ...

Cystic-acne sufferers know that a cyst is not the same beast as your garden-variety pimple. While whitehead pimples sit on the surface of the skin (which, though unsightly, means they’re easier ...

That could include probiotics, both topical and oral. Two recent reviews of studies investigating this possibility suggest ...

Dealing with cystic acne can be painful and scarring — physically and mentally. Cystic acne gets its name from cysts, which are pus-filled pimples. They're typically large, painful and set deep ...

I don't know whether to treat my period acne as guests or annoying pests. I'm familiar with balancing my hormones, but even ...

Keeping tabs on your menstrual cycle and then adjusting your skincare as needed can help prevent pre-period flare-ups. For ...

Overall, though: “They are most effective for superficial pimples and may not work as well on deeper or cystic acne lesions,” says Dr. McTighe. “Hydrocolloid pimple patches work best on ...