If you’ve ever stared into the mirror wondering why some clogged pores look dark while others look like tiny bumps under the ...

To start, let’s define acne. According to experts, acne refers to a skin condition that occurs when a build up of oil, sebum, and dead skin cells clog pores and hair follicles. The result is the ...

When pores get clogged with oil and dead skin a blemish forms; when the pore is exposed to air a blackhead forms. Inversely, when the pore is closed and restricted from air exposure, a whitehead forms ...

Black dots on the nose are one of the most stubborn and misunderstood skin concerns. Often mistaken for trapped dirt, these ...

While anyone can get acne, people with dark skin are more likely to experience post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as a side effect. Treatment options include topical and oral medications. According ...

When blackheads seemingly surface overnight, there’s a golden rule to live by: Don’t squeeze your skin. As tempting as it may be, that poking, prodding, and picking can do more harm than good, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks ...

'It’s a cliché but beauty has always been more than skin deep. The ability of Black women to enjoy and partake in the rituals of beauty today is rooted in our historical experiences,' Dija Ayodele ...

The types of acne are blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, papules, nodules, and cysts. A papule is a raised lesion that can fill with pus and become a pustule. Though you can treat most types of acne ...