In addition, researchers found that this treatment also improved hyperpigmentation (areas of darker skin than surrounding skin, skin texture, and facial blood circulation. Read more

There is a lot of research on the benefits of aloe vera for wound healing due to its antibacterial, antiseptic, skin protectant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Read more

Some skin products like moisturizers or oils can worsen acne because they might clog up your pores.5 Talk to a board-certified dermatologist about skin products that won’t increase your risk of acne or may help… Read more

A whitehead develops when an abundance of sebum (skin oil) and dead skin cells accumulate and block the opening of a pore. This process leads to a raised blemish that appears white or flesh-toned. Read more

Every tiny hole you see on the surface of your skin is actually the opening of a little canal called a follicle. Inside each follicle, there’s a hair and a special gland called an oil… Read more

Whiteheads can occur on various parts of the body, but they are most commonly found on the face, particularly on the forehead, nose, and chin. However, they can also appear on the chest, back, and… Read more

Whiteheads, also called closed comedones and pimples, are a type of acne blemish. They appear as small, white, raised bumps on the skin.1 These bumps form when hair follicles get clogged with oil, dead skin cells,… Read more

Blackhead and whiteheads treatments are very similar. We usually recommend patients start treating blackheads and whiteheads with over-the-counter products such as low-percentage retinol, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide wash, and/or exfoliant washes. Read more

Some adults aren’t as fortunate. Some people overproduce oil and dead skin well into adulthood. If they produce more oil than the pores can release, the pores clog and they’ll notice whiteheads and blackheads. Read more

When hormones produce more oils and dead skin than pores can handle, people get whiteheads and blackheads. For most, this increased hormone production is isolated to their teenagers and young adult years. As their hormones… Read more