Acne - Health Digest

A girl with acne on her cheeks looks in the mirror

Anne Taylor

What's Really Causing The Acne On Your Cheeks

Acne is a common but annoying occurrence for most people. While some people get acne all over their face, some may only get blemishes on certain areas.

Agnes Erickson

This Is What Really Causes Baby Acne

Newborn acne, also known as neonatal acne, is a common condition and shouldn't be a cause for concern. Here is what you should know about your baby's skin.

Agnes Erickson

Makeup Mistakes That Are Making Your Acne Worse

Makeup is a great tool to cover up unsightly breakouts, but it may be making your acne worse. Read on to learn what mistakes you might be making.

young woman examining her acne in a mirror

Agnes Erickson

What Is Face Mapping And Can It Improve Your Acne?

Face mapping is based on the Chinese medicine concept that the health of your skin is directly related to the health of your organs and other internal systems.

Ziba Redif

Surprising Things Your Acne Can Reveal About Your Health

Your skin, the body's largest organ, is often deemed a window to your overall well-being. Here's what your acne, in particular, is trying to tell you.

Karen Veazey

The Real Reason Some Adults Still Get Acne

Stress, genetics, diet, and hormones are all factors in the development of adult acne.

Agnes Erickson

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Acne Scars

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) reports that up to 50 million Americans are affected by acne each year. Luckily, there are ways to combat it.

Zrinka Peters

Why Acne And Pimples Aren't The Same Thing

Even though they're often used interchangeably, the terms 'acne' and 'pimples' do not reference exactly the same thing.

Emily Rhode

Does Light Therapy Really Help Acne?

A therapy that aims different colored lights at your skin is being hailed as an effective treatment for persistent acne. Does light therapy really help acne?

Phoebe McRae

Here's What's Really Causing The Acne On Your Chin

It's safe to say that all of us have had a personal battle with acne. One of the most common (and most annoying) areas to get acne as you get older is your chin. Why does it happen?

Phoebe McRae

Here's What's Really Causing The Acne On Your Forehead

Many experts believe that face mapping could be the key to helping you to figure out some of your acne triggers based on where the breakouts are occurring on your face. And if you find that you only ever seem to get acne on your forehead, there's probably a reason for it.