The triangle of death is the area of your face including your upper lip, nose, and between your eyebrows. Popping a pimple in this area can lead to major infections because of its location.

Whether it’s one pimple or a cluster of blemishes, acne is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Acne, or acne vulgaris, occurs when glands in the skin produce and secrete too much sebum, ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects up to 50 million people in the United States every year. Though it’s the most common skin condition in the U.S., determining the best ...

Cutibacterium acnes, a crunchy Cheeto-shaped bug that lives on human skin, loves the oily pocket around hair follicles. No face is quite as greasy as that of adolescents, flooded with hormones that ...

“Just like the face, areas such as the chest, shoulders, back, and buttocks contain oil glands and hair follicles that can become clogged and inflamed,” says Maria Leszczynska, MD, a board-certified ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition that causes painful lumps under the skin that may burst, scar, and form tunnels. Early HS is often misdiagnosed as acne vulgaris, cysts, ...