Compared to other acne forms, cystic acne causes the largest and most painful blemishes. It is also the most difficult to treat.

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Benzoyl peroxide eases inflammation, fights bacteria, and unclogs pores, while salicylic acid prevents breakouts from getting worse. Another one she suggested is Retinoid A which stops dead skin cells ...

Ingredients like tea tree oil, witch hazel, and more can help treat pimples quickly — here's why they work and how to use them.

Guess what folks! It's story time over on dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper's Youtube channel. She's moved onto a new patient and a new type of pimple for the next series of tales ...

We've all been there: you're going about your daily routine when suddenly, there's an angry red bump looking at you in the mirror. It's red, it's painful, and it may have a white tip in the center.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps, abscesses, and scarring. Learn how early diagnosis and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms and improve quality of ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Youtube video, she introduces a new star of story time. Her patient has a painful-looking abscess cyst that turns into an absolute gushing waterfall. Dr. Pimple Popper doesn ...

There’s a special hell that is a ripe pimple cropping up in or around your nose. These intruders can be big, painful, and let’s face it, total eyesores. But before you even think about giving one of ...