Ingredients like tea tree oil, witch hazel, and more can help treat pimples quickly — here's why they work and how to use them.

A persistent myth is that acne results from poor hygiene. It’s an understandable assumption given that bacteria play a role, ...

Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take care of your skin. The so-called "triangle of death," the area from the ...

It’s a hard no on the nose, folks. Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center of ...

Another scientific study showed that when cortisol levels go up (which happens when someone is feeling stressed), it causes ...

Whiteheads. You may think of this pesky form of acne as merely a pubescent person's problem, but 10 to 20% of adults get them too, according to the Cleveland Clinic. That makes these red, irritated ...

In this digital age of flawless, perfect, poreless skin, dealing with adult acne can be incredibly isolating. Two skinfluencers and a photographer open up about their acne journeys, the pressure for ...

Over-the-counter medicine is a good place to start for teen acne. Don't pop the pimples yourself - it will help avoid acne scarring. Seek out a dermatologist if over-the-counter treatments are not ...

Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously worrying. Some content creators on TikTok are claiming that getting a ...

One side of Alisha Monaco's face started drooping hours after she tried to pop a pimple Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared on PS, Stylecaster ...