When acne breaks out frequently, it can damage the inner layer of the skin. Some people squeeze or pop pimples, which can increase infection and prevent the skin from repairing properly. Pimples on ...

Having dealt with acne for the greater portion of my adult life—at least a decade at this point—I’ve finally reached a place of acceptance. Not the kind that hinders me from treating a breakout ...

Basal cells are found at the bottom of the outermost layer of skin, which is called the epidermis. Basal cell carcinoma starts in basal cells in the skin. Basal cells create new skin cells. As new ...

Lindsay deOliveira woke up one morning with an average looking blemish near her nose and, as many would, she decided to sort it out by popping it. While the 32-year-old had thought it would go away as ...

Having dealt with acne for the greater portion of my adult life—at least a decade at this point—I’ve finally reached a place of acceptance. Not the kind that hinders me from treating a breakout ...

Clay masks may improve skin texture, absorb oil, and manage acne, but more research is needed. Reading the instructions and ingredient list and doing a patch test can help prevent side effects like ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. William Truswell, ...