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 ...

Cystic acne is one of the most challenging and emotionally draining forms of acne. It’s deep, painful, persistent, and often resistant to the standard routines that work for milder breakouts. For many ...

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, ...

It’s important to be gentle when treating blackheads on dark skin tones. Never squeeze, poke, or pop blackheads. Rough treatment can cause more inflammation and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.