Why Some Pimples Leave Scars—and Others Don’t Not all breakouts are created equal. Some pimples heal without a trace, while ...

The first step to treating acne scarring is to prevent new acne from occurring in the first place (difficult, I know). Once that’s addressed as much as possible, the best results come from lasers, ...

Timely treatment of acne not only stops new breakouts but also protects your skin from deeper damage and permanent scars (Image: Canva) Acne most often affects the face, and many people develop some ...

Scarring is notoriously difficult to clear up without tougher skincare actives or laser resurfacing, but not all scars are equal. With so many different types of acne come different types of ...

Pockmarks are typically caused by old acne marks, chickenpox, or infections that can affect the skin, such as staph. The results are often deep, dark-colored scars that don’t seem to go away on their ...

Adult acne is surging, especially in women. Experts share surprising triggers—and why it may be more than just hormones.

A laser that is normally used in tattoo removal can also treat facial scarring from acne, according to a new study. In the study, researchers tested the device, called a picosecond pulse duration ...

Ice pick scars are acne scars that have a sunken or pitted appearance. They make the skin look like it has been punctured by a tiny ice pick. Although acne is most common among teenagers, it affects ...