Dermatologists explain what distinguishes fungal acne, caused by an overgrowth of yeast, from traditional acne—and how you can get rid of it effectively.

Antibiotics like doxycycline are used to treat rosacea, although I typically start with topical treatments rather than oral ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Nodular acne, or nodulocystic acne, is severe, inflammatory acne that causes acne nodules to form under your skin. These painful bumps can appear as ...

Teenage acne has long been viewed as an expected rite of passage that we all have to go through as we move from adolesce ...

Butt acne is a term used to describe small, red bumps on the buttocks. However, it is not the same acne that affects the face ...

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Acne is a common and complex skin condition that affects individuals of all ages. Its prevalence is estimated at 79%-95% for adolescents, 40%-54% for adults older than 25 years, and 12% of women ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology acne treatment guidelines, oral antibiotics should only be taken for no more than 3 to 4 months; however, this limit is not always heeded.

Scientists are testing a vaccine to treat acne, a skin condition that affects around 95% of people between the ages of 11 and 30. If the shot makes it through trials, it could become the first ...

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics, such as minocycline, often requires long-term use -- sometimes up to two years; however, the effects of such long-term use of antibiotics are unknown.

Long-term antibiotic use to treat adolescent acne disrupts the gut microbiome and impairs bone maturation. The corresponding study was published in JCI Insight by researchers from the Medical ...