Severe acne is more than just an inconvenience — it is stubborn, requires a dermatologist's care, and can be extremely painful, leaving emotional and physical scars in its wake. Those who experience ...

The treatment of acne ( Table I) [1,2,3,4,5,6] is based upon its severity (mild, moderate, severe) and the type(s) of lesion(s) present (noninflammatory, inflammatory, mixed). In general, the ...

Acne is the most common condition dermatologists treat, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) — 40 to 50 million Americans struggle with acne at any given time. It’s common in ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects up to 50 million people in the United States every year. Though it’s the most common skin condition in the U.S., determining the best ...

Step into your local drugstore and you’ll come across countless cleansers, serums, lotions and masks all promising the same thing: fewer acne breakouts and clearer, smoother skin. Unfortunately, not ...

Acne vulgaris refers to the pimples, blackheads, or just the “acne” that may break out on your skin. Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes can help manage ...

When acne debuts as acne fulminans — acne that manifests as an explosive worsening and ulceration of skin lesions and can be associated with systemic symptoms — heritability is a likely culprit. Dawn ...