"I avoided the mirror when I undressed so that I didn’t have to notice the growing number of large, protruding bumps." ...

Acne is a skin condition that affects millions worldwide, manifesting in various forms from the mild and somewhat annoying blackheads and whiteheads to the more severe and often painful cystic acne.

Cystic-acne sufferers know that a cyst is not the same beast as your garden-variety pimple. While whitehead pimples sit on the surface of the skin (which, though unsightly, means they’re easier ...

So, we spoke to leading consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, to help explain the differences between cystic and hormonal acne – and suggest some of the best treatments available to you ...

I don't know whether to treat my period acne as guests or annoying pests. I'm familiar with balancing my hormones, but even that seems to be a great mystery when painful breakouts appear on my ...

Adult female acne is caused by an overproduction of sebum (skin oils) that clogs pores, leading to cystic zits, blackheads, whiteheads, etc. “When your hormones stimulate excess oil production ...