What looks like acne, feels like acne, but isn’t actually acne at all? That would be pityrosporum folliculitis—or fungal "acne," as it’s more commonly called (which, btw, only adds to the confusion).

Hormones influence how you look, and when their levels are disturbed, they can trigger various skin and facial changes.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Forehead acne happens when pores get blocked by oil, bacteria, or dead skin cells.Avoiding oily hair products can help reduce breakouts on the ...

Hormonal acne: It's not just for hormonal teenagers. While people often associate breakouts with their teen years, flare-ups can last long into adulthood. Acne is the most common skin condition in the ...

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The last few years have been stressful as hell (a global pandemic, war, political divide, climate change... need I go on?) and if you're anything like me, your skin probably shows it. Stress acne – ...

Pregnancy and the postpartum period changes your skin. That's a fact. But what can you do if you experience postpartum acne? We asked several experts to share all they know about this common condition ...

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If you’re someone who’s experienced recurring bouts of cystic acne, you’ll know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to keeping acne flares at bay. Clearing your skin can feel like a bit of a waiting ...

We need to discuss the switch up that comes with aging and “second puberty” in your 20s. After the hormonal chaos of teenage years, you would think we could catch a break. But sometimes mother nature ...

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

Montreal-based content creator Zoe Morgan went from getting “stares of admiration” to “stares of contempt," she tells PEOPLE ...