Acne may be a side effect of having a hormonal IUD, but IUDs may also help clear acne. Read on to find out more. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective form of contraception. They’re ...

Facing a new wave of spots across your chin? You're not alone. If you're dealing with pesky chin pimples then know that acne, more generally, is on the rise. A recent review of studies in the ...

Creatine alone does not cause acne or other skin issues. If you develop acne while taking creatine it is likely due to another cause, like hormonal changes, diet, stress, medications, skincare, and/or ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more If you have acne-prone skin or struggle with breakouts, you may know the benefits of retinol or pimple ...

Combination birth control pills can help treat existing acne and reduce the severity of future breakouts. Although four pills are approved for this use, you may find success with any combination pill.

Acne is a common skin issue. It generally begins during puberty, when sex hormones cause changes in the body. While acne may taper off as the body adjusts to these sex hormones, acne can persist ...

Narayanan V. Holistic skin care and selection of skin care products in acne. Arc Clin Exp Dermatol. 2020;2(1):e101. Oge' LK, Broussard A, Marshall MD. Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam ...

Adult acne doesn't discriminate. It can affect any of us and there are various causes behind it – from genetics and hormones to stress. While spotty skin is often viewed as a 'teenage' problem ...

“Hormonal acne is caused by hormonal imbalances which prompt the skin to produce excess sebum, a waxy substance secreted by sebaceous glands. This sebum clogs pores, resulting in painful cysts and ...

nodulocystic) and location of acne. Results tracked whether participants had scarring, postinflammatory erythema, and/or postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. The cleanser was used twice daily and i ...

“If there are very inflammatory nodulocystic acne lesions, there could be enough inflammation to lead to scarring, and this could include scarring of hair follicles, which would lead to hair ...