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Acne is a common skin concern that can show up as clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, red pimples, or deeper inflamed bumps. It can appear on the face, chest, shoulders, back, or other breakout-prone areas, and may…

Acne-prone skin describes skin that tends to develop clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, or inflamed-looking blemishes more often. These concerns may appear occasionally or return over time and can vary depending on…

Adult acne is acne that starts for the first time as an adult, or continues from teenage years into adulthood.

Blackheads are open clogged pores that can look like tiny dark dots on the skin. They often appear on the nose, chin, forehead, cheeks, chest, or back, especially where skin feels oily, congested, or textured.

Blemish-prone skin describes skin that tends to develop visible spots, clogged-looking pores, or occasional inflamed-looking blemishes. The pattern can vary from person to person and may change with oiliness, skincare p…

Blind pimples are breakouts that form beneath the skin’s surface and may not develop a visible whitehead. They can feel like deep, tender, sore, or swollen bumps that take longer to settle than surface-level pimples. Th…

Body acne can refer to clogged pores, red bumps, or deep breakouts on areas like the back, chest, and neck. These spots often leave behind temporary dark or red marks after they settle.

Breakouts after moisturizer may appear as small bumps, clogged-looking pores, whiteheads, or inflamed-looking spots after using a new moisturizer or one that does not seem to suit the skin. The pattern can vary by produ…

Breakouts after skincare may appear as new bumps, clogged-looking pores, whiteheads, or inflamed-looking spots after adding or changing products in a routine. The pattern can vary depending on the product, ingredients,…

Cheek breakouts are blemishes that develop on one or both cheeks. They may appear as blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed-looking spots, or deeper, tender-feeling bumps. Some people notice occasional breakouts, while other…

Chronic dandruff is typically caused by Malassezia, a yeast that naturally lives on the scalp, or a related inflammatory condition like seborrheic dermatitis. While it cannot be permanently cured, it can be effectively…

Clogged pores can appear as small bumps, blackheads, whiteheads, or uneven-looking texture when oil and dead skin cells build up inside a pore. They may develop on areas such as the face, chest, back, or shoulders and c…

Learn about combination scalp, its causes, symptoms, and how it is commonly managed.

Comedonal acne shows up as blackheads, whiteheads, and small clogged bumps that can make skin look textured or congested.

Congested skin can look bumpy, uneven, or covered with small raised bumps when oil, dead skin cells, and other buildup collect around pores. It may also appear with blackheads, whiteheads, or visible clogged pores, and…

Cystic acne is a deeper breakout pattern that may appear as large, inflamed-looking bumps beneath the surface of the skin. They may also leave visible marks, uneven texture or scarring.

Dandruff is a common scalp condition that causes visible flakes of skin in the hair and on clothing. It is often accompanied by itching and scalp irritation, and can affect people of all ages.

Learn what a dehydrated scalp is, factors commonly linked to it, and approaches often used to support scalp hydration.

A dry scalp is a condition in which the skin on the scalp lacks sufficient moisture, which may present as tightness, irritation, or visible flakes. Unlike oil-related scalp conditions, dry scalp is generally associated…

Forehead breakouts are a pattern of acne that develops across the forehead and along the hairline. They may appear as blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed-looking spots, or deeper, tender-feeling bumps. Some people notice o…

Learn what a greasy scalp is, why oil may build up more quickly on some scalps, and the approaches commonly used to manage excess oil and buildup.

Hormonal acne is a recurring acne pattern that is often linked to hormone-related changes in oil production. It commonly appears as breakouts that come back in the same areas, flare around predictable times, or continu…

Redness, soreness, or swelling of the scalp skin.

Inflammatory acne is an acne pattern that can show up as red, swollen, tender, or painful-looking breakouts. It may appear as inflamed pimples, or deeper-looking bumps. Inflammatory acne commonly affects the face, chest…

Persistent pruritus of the scalp without a primary visible cause.

Jawline and chin breakouts are acne breakouts that develop around the lower face, particularly along the jawline and chin. They may appear as blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed-looking spots, or deeper, tender bumps, and…

Makeup-induced breakouts are blemishes that may appear after using certain makeup products. They can show up as clogged-looking pores, small bumps, blackheads, whiteheads, or inflamed-looking spots, and may vary with th…

Maskne is a breakout pattern that develops in areas covered by a face mask, including the cheeks, chin, nose, and mouth. It may appear as blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed-looking spots, or deeper bumps beneath the skin.…

Nodular acne usually appears as firm, deeper bumps beneath the skin. These breakouts can feel sore or tender, take longer to settle, and often show up on the face, jawline, chest, back, or shoulders.

Nose breakouts are blemishes that develop on or around the nose. They may appear as blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed-looking, or deep bumps beneath the skin. Some people notice occasional breakouts, while others experie…

Understand why the scalp produces excess oil and how this condition is commonly approached.

An overview of overactive sebaceous glands, including what influences excess oil production, common signs, and how it is typically managed.

Papules are small, raised, inflamed-looking bumps that may appear during breakouts. They can occur alone or alongside other breakout types, and may look different depending on skin tone.

Persistent scalp scaling is a condition usually caused by conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, or pityriasis amiantacea.

Pustules are small, raised, inflamed-looking bumps with a visible white or yellow center. They may appear on the face or body and can develop alone or alongside other breakout types. Some people notice occasional pustul…

Scalp eczema causes inflamed, itchy, and flaking skin on the scalp. It often looks like a severe case of dandruff, but it involves distinct underlying inflammation.

Scalp psoriasis is a condition that affects the scalp and leads to visible scaling, dryness, and irritation.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory scalp condition that causes redness, greasy flakes, and persistent irritation.

An overview of sebum imbalance, including what affects scalp oil levels, common signs, and how it is typically managed.

Scalp that reacts easily to products, temperature, and environmental factors.

Stress breakouts are blemishes that may appear during or after stressful periods. They may develop as blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed-looking spots, or deeper bumps beneath the skin. Some people notice occasional or re…

Sunscreen breakouts are blemishes that seem to appear or become noticeable after using certain sunscreen products. They may show up as clogged-looking pores, small bumps, whiteheads, or inflamed-looking spots, and can v…

Teen acne is acne that appears during the teenage years, often around puberty when oil production can increase.

Thick scalp flakes is a scalp condition in which shed skin cells accumulate on the surface, forming flakes that appear larger or more adherent than typical dandruff.

Whiteheads are small, clogged bumps that form when oil, dead skin cells, and buildup collect inside a covered pore. Also called closed comedones, they often appear on the forehead, chin, cheeks, nose, or jawline, where…