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What is pomade acne? How to treat breakouts around your hairline

Your hair products and styling routine could be to blame for pimples. Here’s what to do about it.

Feb 28 • 11 min read
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Is vitamin C good for acne? What you need to know

Experts explain how this powerful antioxidant may benefit breakout-prone skin.

Feb 28 • 11 min read
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How to choose the best moisturizer for acne-prone skin

An expert-approved guide to picking moisturizers that won’t clog pores.

Feb 8 • 9 min read
Pimple on Stomach

Pimple on your stomach? Here’s what you need to know

While facial acne is more common, pimples can still pop up elsewhere on your body

Jan 29 • 9 min read
Woman with Chin Acne

What causes chin acne, and how can you get rid of it?

A dermatology provider explains what you need to know about treating these frustrating blemishes.

Jan 26 • 11 min read
Fungal Acne

What is fungal acne? Experts explain

This type of acne requires a different kind of treatment—so it’s important to identify it correctly.

Jan 24 • 9 min read
A Woman with Acne

What causes acne in older women? Experts explain

A number of factors can be behind your breakouts. Here are the most common culprits of acne as you age.

Jan 24 • 10 min read
3 of the best ways to remove blackheads

Best ways to remove blackheads, according to skin experts

Extraction, removal, exfoliants—the blackhead treatments that actually work.

Dec 26 • 6 min read
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Erythromycin for acne: uses and side effects

This antibiotic may be well-suited for people with acne-prone skin.

Dec 14 • 7 min read
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5 best pore strips under $20

Not only are these products expert-approved—they’re also affordable.

Dec 13 • 8 min read
Triangle of Death

Safe skincare: What is the ‘triangle of death,’ and is it really dangerous?

What you need to know about the area of your face in which you should absolutely never pop a pimple.

Nov 10 • 7 min read
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Ingredient spotlight: topical spironolactone

This ingredient can be particularly beneficial for hormonal acne. Here’s what you need to know.

Nov 10 • 7 min read
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