Dear B.B.: Acne is caused by plugged hair follicles, which are associated with sebaceous (oil-producing) glands. These are more likely to be plugged under control of androgenic hormones; with ...

Fungal acne is a common skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia in the hair follicles. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne often appears as small, itchy, uniform bumps and tends ...

If you enthusiastically clicked on this article, you’re probably familiar with the usual home remedies for mosquito bites, like anti-itch creams and DIY baking soda paste. But a bunch of people on ...

Pimples or a pimple-like rash can develop on any part of the body, including on the legs and thighs. Potential causes include folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, and hives. Pimples often appear as one or ...

Acne can cause pimples anywhere on the body, including the stomach. Other causes of stomach pimples include ingrown hairs and folliculitis. Acne can occur anywhere on the body that produces sebum or ...

There’s something kind of exciting about discovering acne in a new, previously unblemished part of your face, like, say, in your ear. Acne that crops up around the opening to the ear canal or in the ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...