Back acne often feels cruelly timed—showing up just as your face starts behaving. There’s a biological reason for that frustration. The skin on your back is thicker, produces more oil, and contains a ...

We all want a flawless, bright-eyed, smooth, clear face. But whether it’s spots, dry skin, flushed cheeks or cracked lips, we ...

To prevent body acne, Dr. Camp recommends showering after exercise and other sweaty activities to help prevent the buildup of oil, grime, and residue. “Use a medicated cleanser in the shower to clear ...

When acne debuts as acne fulminans — acne that manifests as an explosive worsening and ulceration of skin lesions and can be associated with systemic symptoms — heritability is a likely culprit. Dawn ...