‘It’s not necessarily a soothing behavior. But it brings a slight enjoyment despite the pain.’Photograph: Science History Images/Alamy We know it’s bad. Maybe parents or partners have scolded us for ...

Struggling with blind pimples? Learn how to treat cystic acne fast with dermatologist-approved products and proven at-home ...

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 ...

Why do we get pimples? asks reader Lizzy GruberPimples can be the bane of teenagehood for a reason: Almost 80 percent of us get them during middle- and high-school years. Which makes acne, however ...

Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk when all of a sudden you feel a very tender, large pimple forming on your chin. No one is ever excited to get a zit, of course, but this one brings on a ...

Supplements and spot treatments may help prevent acne and help heal pimples. Certain dietary changes may also help. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, affecting an estimated ...

Few things toy with a person’s self-confidence quite like a breakout. While some blemishes make themselves known (whiteheads, for instance), a blind pimple lurks beneath the surface of the skin, ...

To get rid of pimples fast, try ingredients that kill bacteria like benzoyl peroxide and sulfur. Tea tree oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial treatment that may also help. To treat ...

Big or small, a pimple might not be a welcome sight. Whether you get the occasional blemish or deal with acne regularly, pimple patches may be a good solution. One kind of pimple patch is called a ...