‘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 ...

There are a lot of places you expect to find pimples on your body. Your face, for one. Your chest and back, too. But your vagina? Really? Odds are good you haven’t given that much thought—unless, of ...

No, pimple popping videos were not banned by the video streaming platform YouTube. This claim appeared to have originated in early January 2020 when a YouTube account by the name of Medical Jeopardy ...

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We've all experienced it before: waking up and lazily strolling into the bathroom before catching our reflection in the mirror. Then we spot it − that little red bump in the middle of our face, a ...

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In short: chest acne, also known as folliculitis, is caused when pores get clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and other debris. These clogged pores result in inflammation and the formation of ...

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, ...

Acne breakouts can reveal underlying lifestyle habits and imbalances. Dermatologists link pimples in specific facial zones to triggers like oil produc ...