Ever touched your face and felt a bump that made you wonder what it really is? Not all skin bumps are the same. Some go away in days. Others stick around for weeks or longer. Knowing the difference ...

John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech’s campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along ...

Our bodies are capable of creating a lot of odd odors: from bad breath to gross gas, stinky sweat, and even strange-smelling sneezes. Now, you can add foul-smelling pimple pus to the list. Yep, ...

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Laura Schober is a writer and editor specializing in health, food, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle content. Laura is also a seasoned communications professional who has previously worked in the ...

Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other substances. Antibiotics may treat boils ...

Credit: Getty Images This fact sheet explores the myths and misconceptions that exist regarding the relationship between acne and diet. Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable ...

Why Pimple Patches Work: The Hydrocolloid Science Explained Pimple patches look simple, but they’re backed by solid science. Most are made from hydrocolloid, a moisture-absorbing material originally ...

There’s nothing worse than waking up with a pimple that wasn’t there the night before, and as someone with very acne-prone skin, this happens all the time for me. As someone who has been struggling ...