Creating a successful cystic acne-fighting skin care routine may not seem like an easy feat, but rest assured that there are plenty of over-the-counter products that can help clear your breakouts. The ...

When blackheads seemingly surface overnight, there’s a golden rule to live by: Don’t squeeze your skin. As tempting as it may be, that poking, prodding, and picking can do more harm than good, ...

Skip the chemical-laden products. These homemade versions can do the job, too. Chanie Kirschner is a writer, advice columnist, and educator who has covered topics ranging from parenting to fashion to ...

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Salicylic acid helps remove dead skin by exfoliating clogged pores to treat blackheads. Retinoids clear out clogged pores and prevent new blackheads from forming. Always avoid harsh squeezing of ...

Cystic acne is the largest and most painful form of acne, causing cysts deep beneath the skin. Cystic acne can be caused by hormones, genetics, and lifestyle factors like diet and stress. To treat ...

Cleansing is arguably the most important and well-known skincare step. To the point, you should even do it twice. “Double cleansing is exactly how it sounds,” skin therapist at Brooklyn Face & Eye ...

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 ...

In one of her most popular YouTube videos of all time, Dr. Sandra Lee, MD-aka Dr. Pimple Popper-mistakes an epidermoid cyst for a blackhead. The blemish looks like a blackhead, but as Lee clears out ...