Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Washing your face, applying moisturizer and wearing daily sunscreen are non-negotiables when it comes to ...

Clearing pores, popping pimples, removing scabs or skin irregularities can feel like an effective solution to make skin imperfections vanish. The mere sight of a skin imperfection can cause an ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...

The best foundation for acne-prone skin needs to do two key things: effectively cover up breakouts (duh) and not trigger new breakouts or clogged pores. The latter is especially important since ...

Acne excoriée is an excoriation disorder defined by the uncontrollable desire to pick, scratch, or rub acne lesions. It's a mental health condition that falls into the group of obsessive-compulsive ...

One of the most bothersome skin conditions is acne, and almost everyone struggles with it to some degree. Many conditions and behaviors can be developed from having acne—from popping pimples in the ...

Red dots may appear on your skin for various reasons, including acne, autoimmune conditions, insect bites, and viruses. They ...

A woman living with dermatillomania has revealed how the compulsive disorder causes her to pick at her skin for hours on end, until her face is bleeding and hurts to touch. Many people might find ...