Propionibacterium acnes, now more commonly referred to as Cutibacterium acnes, is a gram-positive bacterium that naturally ...

Oily skin has been misunderstood for decades, often treated as if moisture is the enemy rather than the missing piece. The ...

One of your skin pores gets blocked by dead skin cells or dirt and bacteria (that is always on your face) and causes an infection in the blocked pore. The redness is from the infection. As simple as ...

It’s universally understood that acne, the most common skin condition in the United States, is a major pain. What’s less understood, and has perplexed scientists for decades, is exactly what causes ...

Cleansing oils are specialized skincare products designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping the ...

A viewer wants to know if there is anything they can do for a keratin plug, besides going to the dermatologist. Doctor Lacy Anderson shares the difference between a sebum plug and keratin plug, and ...

The FDA recently approved Winlevi, a new prescription for treating hormonal acne. If you have acne but don’t want to take antibiotics, Accutane, or birth control, this may be your option. Fotolia TNS ...