I consulted dermatologists about types of acne scars and the best treatments, along with rounding up the tried-and-true products that have helped fade my own scars.

Cystic acne is when you have large, red, painful breakouts deep in your skin. Pimples start when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with dead skin cells. Bacteria can also get trapped, causing ...

Creating a successful cystic acne-fighting skin care routine may not seem like an easy feat, but rest assured that there are plenty of over-the-counter products that can help clear your breakouts. The ...

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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, ...

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Benzoyl peroxide eases inflammation, fights bacteria, and unclogs pores, while salicylic acid prevents breakouts from getting worse. Another one she suggested is Retinoid A which stops dead skin cells ...