Acne Articles

Inflammatory Acne: What Red, Swollen Breakouts Mean

March 2, 2026

Close-up of a woman who has inflammatory acne on her face

If your acne looks angry, feels sore, and takes forever to heal, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with inflammatory acne. These breakouts tend to […]

Nodular Acne: Why Deep Acne Is So Hard to Treat

February 3, 2026

closeup of a girl who has nodular acne on her face

Nodular acne is one of the most severe and difficult forms of acne to manage. Unlike surface-level breakouts, nodular acne forms deep beneath the skin, […]

How to Remove Blackheads

February 1, 2026

closeup view through a magnifying glass of blackheads on the nose

Blackheads are one of the most common (and stubborn) types of acne. While they’re not inflamed like cystic acne, blackheads can be difficult to remove […]

How to Get Rid of Cystic Acne

closeup of a woman with cystic acne

Cystic acne is one of the most severe and painful forms of acne, and it often doesn’t respond to typical over-the-counter treatments. Because cysts form […]

How to Prevent Acne Before Your Period

January 2, 2026

closeup of a woman looking at her face as she wonders how to prevent acne before her period

If you notice breakouts showing up like clockwork every month, you are not alone. Period acne is extremely common and often appears in the days […]

Why Does My Acne Itch?

closeup of a woman scratching her back with acne itching

Acne is commonly associated with clogged pores, breakouts, redness and inflammation. Itching is not usually part of the conversation. So when acne starts to itch, […]

Does Sugar Cause Acne? The Truth About Diet and Breakouts

December 1, 2025

woman holding a chocolate bar while touching her face and wondering

If your skin tends to break out after dessert, you’re not imagining it. Many patients ask their dermatologists: “Does sugar cause acne?” While the relationship […]

Back Acne Basics: How to Get Rid of Back Acne

November 11, 2025

closeup of a woman with back acne

Reviewed by Jason H. Miller, MD. Back acne affects about 50 million American adults annually. Research shows half of those battling facial acne also get […]

When Is A Zit Not A Zit? And Why You Shouldn’t Mess With It

November 10, 2025

young man looking in the mirror as he struggles with teen acne triggers

Reviewed By: Gregory Henderson, MD You look in the mirror and see something on your face. A zit. A pimple. A blemish. A spot. Whatever […]

Why Do I Break Out Around My Mouth (Perioral Acne)?

November 4, 2025

Breakouts are frustrating no matter where they appear, but acne around the mouth can feel especially stubborn. It’s often visible, uncomfortable, and difficult to treat […]

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