Acne on the face is often treated with topical antibiotics, which tend to be used for an extended period of time and contribute to the serious problem of antibiotic resistance. Scientists are ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

Acne excoriée is an excoriation disorder defined by the uncontrollable desire to pick, scratch, or rub acne lesions. It's a mental health condition that falls into the group of obsessive-compulsive ...

Nodulocystic (Nodular) Acne A severe form of acne involving numerous, deep, inflamed bumps (nodules) and large, pus-filled lesions (cysts). The nodules may be tender but firm to the touch; cysts can ...

Acne is sometimes thought of as an issue for tweens and teens. While it often happens in adolescence, it doesn’t necessarily stop once you’ve blown the candles out on your 20th birthday. Reid ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...