This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Understanding the Testosterone-Acne Connection If you thought acne breakouts were only a teenage problem, think again. Testosterone — … ...

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A new study meticulously sampled different lung regions in people with cystic fibrosis to understand why infections persist after new treatments. The research report was published Aug. 5 in Cell Host ...

A 27-year-old man will have a scar on his face for the rest of his life, after what he thought was a pimple turned out to be an infected cyst. In late 2024, Kai Davidson noticed a small lump on the ...

July 1 (Reuters) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday its next-generation cystic fibrosis treatment has won European Union approval for a rare and progressive genetic ...

Earle shared that Kendall Jenner's Proactiv campaign resonated with her as a teen with acne Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024, and ...

I’ve struggled with acne, both whiteheads and cysts, for most of my life. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that I started experiencing a new kind of acne terror: closed comedones. Closed comedones ...

When acne debuts as acne fulminans — acne that manifests as an explosive worsening and ulceration of skin lesions and can be associated with systemic symptoms — heritability is a likely culprit. Dawn ...

Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take care of your skin. The so-called "triangle of death," the area from the ...

Months of recurring acne in the same spot on my face and one panicked Google search later, I landed upon face mapping—i.e., a millenniums-old Chinese medicine practice that links the location of skin ...

Over the past decade, I’ve tried everything to clear my stubborn cystic acne. From monthly facials and “clean” skin care products to laser treatments, a dairy- and gluten-free diet and every ...