Hormonal therapies can benefit some people with acne because hormones—particularly androgens—can stimulate the skin’s oil (sebaceous) glands to produce more sebum. Excess sebum, combined with dead skin cells and …
Why Hormonal Therapies Benefit Some Acne Patients Read MoreOral medications can play an important role in acne management, particularly for moderate to severe acne, acne that affects large areas (such as the chest or back), acne that …
How Oral Medications May Be Used in Acne Management Read MorePrescription treatments are sometimes necessary because some medical conditions cannot be treated effectively—or safely—with lifestyle changes or over-the-counter products alone. A healthcare professional can diagnose the underlying cause of …
Why Prescription Treatments Are Sometimes Necessary Read MoreDermatologists evaluate acne severity by looking at the type of acne lesions, how many are present, where they are located, how extensive they are, and whether they have already …
How Dermatologists Evaluate Acne Severity Read MorePicking, squeezing, or popping pimples can significantly increase the risk of acne scarring because it adds mechanical injury to skin that is already inflamed. This can make the inflammation …
Why Picking Pimples Can Increase Scarring Risk Read MoreCollagen remodeling is the final stage of wound healing and plays a central role in determining whether skin heals smoothly or develops a visible acne scar. It is a gradual …
How Collagen Remodeling Influences Acne Scar Healing Read MoreDeep acne lesions—such as acne nodules and acne cysts—carry a much higher risk of scarring because they extend into the deeper layers of the skin, where the tissue responsible for …
Why Deep Acne Lesions Carry a Higher Risk of Scarring Read MoreAcne scars form when deep inflammation damages the skin beyond the surface, affecting the supporting structures in the dermis. Whether a scar develops depends on the severity of the …
How Acne Scars Form Following Deep Inflammation Read MoreSkin tone plays an important role in how acne marks look because it affects the amount of melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color) and how …
Why Skin Tone Influences Acne Mark Appearance Read MorePost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is the darkening of the skin that can remain after an acne lesion or other skin injury has healed. These spots are not active …
How Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Develops After Acne Read More