Pimples are a common occurrence for many of us—and in most cases, we're used to dealing with them on our face, neck, chest, or back. However, pimples can appear in other places, like behind the ears.

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 ...

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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 ...

A look at the most common medications used in patients with acne. Casey Butrus, PharmD: Hilary, we have many different treatment options for acne, different mechanisms of action that have been around ...

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 occurs when an excess of sebum (oil that keeps your skin moist) traps dirt, dead skin, and other debris in pores and hair follicles. This can lead to skin lesions, otherwise known as pimples, on ...