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A new bump on your skin can be equal parts annoying and alarming. Maybe your child has tiny, dimpled dots after swim class, your upper arms feel rough and bumpy, or a tender red “pimple” near a hair follicle won’t quit. Most bumps are harmless and clear with simple care, but a few…

Your skin barrier is the micron-thin lipid wall on the very surface of your skin; when it’s intact, water stays put and microbes stay out. When that wall cracks, a chain reaction of dryness, redness, bumps, and unexpected breakouts starts almost overnight. This article pinpoints the 15 cleares…

Gender and Age Demographics Acne affects approximately 650 million people worldwide and impacts both men and women, but with distinct patterns across different age groups. The distribution shows significant gender and age-related variations:[1] Teenage Acne (12-25 years) Acne predominantly affects 8…

Take-away: Pimples originate when excess sebum, sticky dead cells and Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes block a follicle; the plug evolves from an invisible micro-comedone into blackheads/whiteheads and, if inflamed, papules, pustules or deeper cysts. Mollenol® topical that targets several…

Pimples, or acne vulgaris, represent one of the most common skin conditions affecting millions of people worldwide, with an estimated 80% of individuals aged 11 to 30 experiencing at least mild forms of acne[1]. Understanding the underlying causes of pimples and exploring effective treatment options…