What Is Acne Mechanica and Who Gets It

Acne mechanica is a specific type of acne triggered by friction, pressure, heat, and occlusion against the skin — not by hormones, genetics, or poor…
What Causes Acne Around the Mouth in Adults

Acne around the mouth in adults is driven primarily by hormonal fluctuations, product irritation, and bacterial transfer from everyday objects like phones…
Why Forehead Acne Keeps Coming Back

Forehead acne keeps coming back because the forehead sits in the T-zone, where sebaceous glands are densest and oil production is highest, making it…
Why You’re Getting Acne on Your Temples

Temple acne almost always traces back to one of three culprits: hair products migrating onto your skin, the pressure and friction from glasses or…
What Acne on Your Cheeks Is Trying to Tell You

Acne on your cheeks is most commonly triggered by external contact and bacteria transfer — think dirty pillowcases, phone screens pressed against your…
What Causes Sudden Acne in Women Over 30

Sudden acne in women over 30 is most commonly triggered by hormonal fluctuations, particularly shifts in estrogen and progesterone relative to androgens.
Why Am I Still Breaking Out at 35

You are still breaking out at 35 because your body is not the same body you had at 17, and neither is your acne.
What Does Stress Acne Look Like on Your Face

Stress acne on the face typically shows up as clusters of small, red or pink pimples concentrated along the T-zone — your forehead, nose, and chin.
Why Your Acne Gets Worse Before Your Period

Your acne gets worse before your period because of a predictable hormonal shift that happens in the second half of your menstrual cycle.
How to Tell If Your Acne Is Hormonal or Dietary

The simplest way to tell if your acne is hormonal or dietary is to look at where it shows up and when it cycles.