Medically reviewed by Tia Bean, MSN, APRN Pimple popping is having its day. In fact, it’s become a spectator sport. Videos featuring close-ups of whiteheads erupting like Lilliputian volcanoes under pressure from an extractor tool or (sometimes ungloved) fingers get millions of views on YouTube and TikTok. Blackhead popping and cyst popping videos draw plenty
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Dairy and Acne: Is There a Link?
Medically reviewed by: John Minni, DO Does dairy cause acne? Claims of a relationship between diet and acne have circulated for decades. Depending on what you read, you may think dairy products are among the worst offenders. But what’s the reality when it comes to dairy and acne? Should you give up pizza, milkshakes or
[Read More]‘Is Accutane Safe?’ and Other Accutane Questions Answered
Medically reviewed by: John Minni, DO Clearing severe acne can be a challenge. When other acne treatments don’t improve deep cysts and nodules, dermatologists often recommend isotretinoin, better known as Accutane. A potent medication, it has been in use for decades. Yet the prospect of taking Accutane for acne frequently raises questions, the main one
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Back Acne
Medically reviewed by: John Minni, DO Back acne, or “bacne,” can be a major summer bummer. In the winter you can keep it under wraps, but going shirtless or baring your back in a bathing suit puts the pimples on full display. If you’re wondering how to get rid of back acne, John Minni, DO, a
[Read More]The Best Facial Cleanser for Your Skin Type
The right facial cleanser can provide benefits plain old soap and water can’t touch. Not only do facial cleaners lift off makeup and remove airborne pollutants, sebum and bacteria, but today’s products also help skin look its best by way of ingredients designed to calm inflammation, boost moisture retention, clear clogged pores and more. The
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Cystic Acne
If you’ve ever had cystic acne, you know how painful and how persistent it can be. This aggressive form of inflammatory acne is no minor annoyance. It’s also not something you can treat effectively with an acne product you grab off the shelves. The pus-filled nodules that characterize cystic acne, which form when bacteria, oil
[Read More]Treating Acne in Dark Skin
Acne is no fun for anyone, but acne in Black skin and other skin of color often poses a special challenge. Inflammation from inflammatory acne — or even some harsh products used to treat acne — can leave behind dark spots, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which often last longer than the acne itself. “Sometimes the treatment
[Read More]How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
Acne is double trouble: First there’s the ugly blemishes. Then, in many cases, there are the scars that result. If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to get rid of acne scars, or at least make them less noticeable, the answer is yes. The best acne scar treatment depends on your skin tone and the type
[Read More]Foods that Cause Acne
Pizza and chocolate cause acne — right, or wrong? Do any foods cause acne? Can the ideal diet help you avoid breakouts? Researchers have debated these answers for years. Finally, a consensus seems to be emerging, and the foods to limit probably aren’t the ones you think. Hunting for answers One hundred years ago, many doctors
[Read More]Summertime and Acne … It’s the Worst!
Did you know that the summer months are more difficult for those who suffer with acne? According to a study published by The Journal of Dermatology, the majority of patients said their acne is worse when temperatures rise. Why? The summer heat, sweat and humidity all work to increase oil production in the skin. This
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