‘It’s not necessarily a soothing behavior. But it brings a slight enjoyment despite the pain.’Photograph: Science History Images/Alamy We know it’s bad. Maybe parents or partners have scolded us for ...

Cystic acne is one of the most challenging and emotionally draining forms of acne. It’s deep, painful, persistent, and often resistant to the standard routines that work for milder breakouts. For many ...

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 in the ...

Pregnancy acne is common, affecting up to 42 percent of pregnant women due to hormonal fluctuations that increase oil production and inflammation. Safe treatments include azelaic acid, gentle AHAs, ...

Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk when all of a sudden you feel a very tender, large pimple forming on your chin. No one is ever excited to get a zit, of course, but this one brings on a ...