We tapped Kira Igbowu, a licensed esthetician and beauty industry expert, on the consequences of overusing pimple patches, ...

There’s nothing worse than waking up with a pimple that wasn’t there the night before, and as someone with very acne-prone skin, this happens all the time for me. As someone who has been struggling ...

Not all patches — or pimples — are created equal. By Jillian Pretzel In a video on TikTok, a woman sprays a clear solution onto a pair of tweezers as she prepares to peel off a small, circular bandage ...

Scientists tested a triple-action microneedle patch on acne-like mouse skin. It cut swelling and bacteria better than a topical treatment.

Acne Vulgaris The medical term for common acne. This acne includes one of more of the following: blackheads, whiteheads, papules (small pimples that don’t contain pus), and pustules (pus-filled ...

If you’ve spotted people sporting heart- or star-shaped stickers on their faces you may be wondering if you’re missing out on a quirky fashion trend. Pimple pitches, used to cover and soothe unwanted ...

Different types of pimples can form on your skin, such as papules, pustules, and cysts. Over-the-counter treatments with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can help with papules and ...

Choosing the best treatments for acne The disfiguring lesions of acne vulgaris can have a severe psychological impact. Fortunately, clinicians now have a broad range of therapeutic options. Acne ...

How do pimple patches work? Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder … or maybe just a strategically angled hairstyle. But now, the game has ...