Acne is no fun. It’s frustrating, embarrassing, and annoying. Maybe you have chronic acne or maybe you just get a breakout here and there. Whatever your circumstances are, we’re pretty sure you’d do anything to get rid of acne. But because there are so many products available on the market […]
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The Best Acne Face Washes for Men
Unfortunately, many men deal with acne. While it can be difficult to manage, finding the right face wash is an essential first step in creating a skincare routine that effectively treats and prevents breakouts. Once you’ve added your go-to breakout-busting cleanser to your routine, you can confidently work towards achieving […]
Maskne: How to Treat and Prevent Acne Caused by Face Masks
Though adult acne isn’t anything new, more and more adults long past their teen years are reporting pimples—and it’s likely due to wearing a face mask. While mask-wearing is an essential part of controlling the spread of the coronavirus, experts agree they’ve seen an influx of mask-related acne, called maskne. […]
Opinion | Doctors Face a Stigma Against Seeking Mental Health Care
Dr. Glen Gabbard, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, has dedicated much of his career to treating physicians. He explained why his physician patients struggle to admit that they need care: “You’re supposed to know everything in a life-threatening crisis. There isn’t room for self-doubt,” he […]
Doctors fighting racial health disparities face threats, harassment
Dr. Aletha Maybank joined the American Medical Association as its first chief health equity officer in 2019, determined to fight racial disparities in medicine. That work grew more urgent in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic exposed deadly inequities in health care, and as George Floyd’s murder turned the country’s attention […]
The Best Face Masks for Acne
Feeling stuck when it comes to dealing with your acne? Are you having trouble finding products that effectively treat your acne and produce long-lasting results? Welcome to our list of the best face masks for acne. You won’t have to suffer much longer with these face masks specifically formulated to […]
Olive Oil on Face Can Make Oily Skin, Acne Worse: Dermatologist Advice
Francis is a 19-year-old with oily skin who wants to treat his acne and scars. A dermatologist recommended cutting out olive oil and adding retinol to reduce acne. If you’d like to have your skincare routine reviewed by experts, fill out this form. Loading Something is loading. Francis is a 19-year-old […]
8 of the best face washes for cystic acne
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Cystic acne, otherwise known as severe acne, is typically a result of blockage of the sebaceous glands (oil glands) and the presence of […]
Since accepting her cystic acne, woman becomes the face of skincare brand embracing real skin
Isabella. Credit: mediadrumimages.com/@spottylittlething/MAGAZINEFEATURES.CO.ZA Isabella was diagnosed with cystic acne when she was 9 years old. The acne disappeared for four years and came back in 2020 and became worse. She started an Instagram account to embrace her acne, and she is now the face of an international skincare brand embracing […]