The numbers are staggering with 50 million Americans battling acne annually and 15% of adult women experiencing persistent breakouts. Traditional treatments often fall short leaving many searching for ...

While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic ...

Research underway is showing topical probiotics to be a beneficial treatment for acne vulgaris. Topical probiotics are a more natural, localized form of treatment that could potentially reduce the ...

Acne vulgaris (AV) is a skin disease that is caused by an overgrowth of the Propionibacterium acnes commensal skin bacterium. The symptoms of AV include non-inflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions, ...

Probiotic skincare products contain healthy bacteria (called probiotics) that aid various skin concerns by keeping the skin’s microbiome happy, explains board-certified dermatologist Rhonda Klein, MD, ...

A study sheds light on when and how bacterial strains emerge on facial skin. The findings could lead to new treatments for acne and other conditions, and may also help optimize the timing of such ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acne vulgaris may be driven by underlying systemic, immune-inflammatory pathways. Addressing those underlying ...

The thinking used to be that germs were bad and clean skin was good — adds up, right? But science has recently debunked that theory. If anything, many germs are good. In fact, our skin microbiome, the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — While the armamentarium of acne treatment is vast, various novel treatments are on the ...

Persistent chin acne is a frustrating issue for many, stemming from a combination of hormonal shifts, lifestyle factors, and environmental challenges. It is especially common among adults, ...

Probiotic has become somewhat of a buzzword in the past few years. This form of "good" bacteria is renowned for keeping the human digestive system in tip-top condition, but beauty experts are ...