Some healthcare professionals recommend zinc-based medications as treatment options for acne. Acne is a common condition that affects the surface of the skin. Acne often occurs during puberty, ...

If you were alive in the year 2007, you’ve seen your fair share of Proactiv commercials. There was a point in history where you couldn’t look in anyone’s shower, medicine cabinet or under their sink ...

Steroid acne is similar to traditional acne, but it’s caused by systemic steroid use. It usually clears up after you stop taking steroids, but topical treatments can help in the meantime. Usually, ...

Acne is acne is acne, right? Well, sort of. It turns out that where your face acne is popping up may be especially important to treating it, because that’s one of your biggest clues as to what’s ...

Nodular acne develops deep under your skin, causing painful, red bumps. Topical treatments and oral medications can help to clear up nodular acne. All acne begins with a trapped pore. Oil (sebum) ...

Fungal acne is a skin condition called pityrosporum folliculitis. It is one of many types of folliculitis, an infection in your hair follicle. It's caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called Malassezia ...