Anyone can have acne - men, women, young or old. But the cause behind acne can vary from person to person. Acne is a common skin condition that is caused by clogged hair follicles in the skin. From ...

As a general rule, most people want to avoid viruses, which are at the root of illnesses like colds, the flu, chickenpox and many a stomach bug. But what about a virus that doesn't make people sick — ...

80% of people suffer with acne at some point between puberty and age 30. However, anecdotally, we know that almost 100% of people will experience getting a pimple once or twice in their lifetime. You ...

Humans aren’t the only living things that play host to the bacteria that causes acne. A team of researchers believe that our ancestors passed the microbe to grapevines thousands of years ago, the ...

If your acne isn't improving despite a skincare routine, everyday habits could be to blame. Dr Ankur Sarin highlights five ...

Today at the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference, researchers will show that the overall balance of the bacteria on a person's skin, rather than the presence or absence of a particular bacterial ...

Acne has long been dismissed as an unfortunate cosmetic issue — a rite of passage that is ultimately of little importance. But that attitude is changing. Many scientists now accept that acne is an ...

Why do I have body acne? There are a number of reasons why someone may develop body acne. Dr. Mensah explains it most commonly “develops from a combination of excess oil production, sweat, bacteria, ...

Wine drinkers, rejoice! Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have found that an antioxidant derived from grapes -- and also found in wine -- inhibits the growth of ...

Treating acne doesn't have to mean sacrificing your skin's moisture. An expert tells us how to treat acne without over-drying ...