Skin Treatments Blog Posts
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We’re here to tell you what we know, but don’t take it as medical advice. Talk to your medical provider about your specific health concerns.
Latest from Curology
8 toners for oily skin that skincare professionals recommend
Help decrease sebum and reduce the appearance of pores.
Skincare over 40s: skin tips from dermatology experts
Decoding anti-aging skincare, from wrinkle creams to serums and more.
Ask a skin expert: is led light bad for skin?
Can too much screen time cause skin damage? This is what we know.
Ask an expert: What happens if you stop using tretinoin?
Many people stop using tretinoin when their skin clears. Here’s what can happen next.
How to help treat and prevent nodular acne
Nodules may be large and painful, but these bumps don’t have to stick around.
Stop, don’t pop that acne papule
Treat those small red blemishes with the right steps to help your skin heal and stay healthy.
The truth about reappearing blackheads
Those small black dots on your nose might not be acne after all.
Tretinoin and waxing: Can I wax while using tretinoin?
Here’s how to minimize rashes and other side effects while using this acne treatment.
Sunscreen 101: How much should you apply to your face?
Slathering on the right amount of SPF is key to keeping your skin safe from the sun’s UV rays.
Some of the best treatments for breakouts, according to skincare experts
Don’t pop your pimples! Instead, try one of these proven OTC or prescription treatments.
What are hypertrophic scars and what causes them?
After a wound heals, hypertrophic scars can be left behind—the result of excess collagen deposition.
4 skincare tips from our dermatology providers—to start your routine right
We asked our providers for advice on building a lasting skincare routine. Here's what they said.