Hormonal acne can appear in adolescents and adults. There are multiple contributing factors, especially excess androgens.

The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in order to improve timely detection of CF in infants from all racial and ...

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 ...

Protein clustering mechanism on the cell membrane presents a new therapeutic target for cystic fibrosis. A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) reveals the process underlying ...

That could include probiotics, both topical and oral. Two recent reviews of studies investigating this possibility suggest ...

In an annual survey by U.S. News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their sleep habits. While the National Institutes of Health recommends seven to nine hours of ...

Several types of skincare products used to treat acne have been recalled due to a cancer risk. The products, which contain benzoyl peroxide, a common treatment for acne, were tested for elevated ...

Inflammatory acne is the type in which bacteria inside a pore cause a red, swollen, pus-filled bump (pustule) on the skin. Cystic acne and nodular acne are two types of inflammatory acne.

L’Oreal SA is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo in the US because of concern that the creams are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. L’Oreal’s Effaclar Duo ...

The African Union says that the announcement of a parallel government in war-torn Sudan risks severing the country, already ravaged by nearly two years of fighting. The paramilitary Rapid Support ...

Some acne treatments from brands including Walgreens, Proactiv and La-Roche Posay have been voluntarily recalled for containing elevated levels of the carcinogen benzene, the Food and Drug ...