Scars and dark spots are common side effects of acne. While there are lots of products and treatments available, not all of them are best for skin of color. Here’s what to know about how to treat and ...

I’ve had acne for as long as I can remember, and I’ve got the scars to prove it. The worst ones have faded over time, thanks to my dermatologist, but I still get acne flare-ups and still have a bunch ...

Don't even thinking about picking it. You've probably been told that the number one rule for getting rid of a zit is not to pick it, and yet, here you are, post-pimple pop and with an acne scab to ...

Dealing with acne is frustrating enough, but for many like me, the real challenge comes after the breakouts heal, when acne scars linger as visible reminders long after the inflammation is gone. The ...

Immediately after the microneedling treatment, Dr. Levin followed up with LaseMD, a specific kind of laser resurfacing procedure. It shoots a laser column into skin that feels like warm sparks—not ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

We all have our scars, whether they're from a surgery, inflamed acne, or, in Dr. Johnson's case, a classic run-in with a chainlink fence as a teenager. By now you've no doubt heard the myths (to let a ...

Surgery can improve the appearance of acne scars, but doctors often use a complementary treatment afterward for optimal results. Combining surgery and postsurgery injections is one of the most ...

Stem cells help improve acne scars by stimulating collagen and reducing inflammation. Bone marrow and fat-derived stem cells have shown promising results in small studies. Exosomes, the signaling ...

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