Amoxicillin can be an option for treating severe acne, especially when other antibiotics cannot be used due to allergies or ...

Today at the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference, researchers will show that the overall balance of the bacteria on a person's skin, rather than the presence or absence of a particular bacterial ...

The skin is the human body’s largest organ. It has multiple roles, including temperature regulation, controlling water loss, and protecting against infection by pathogens. Cutibacterium acnes (C.

Far from just embarrassing adolescents, acne is an annoying part of pretty much everyone’s lives, and in some cases can get serious. Now, scientists have demonstrated an intriguing new way to fight it ...

A groundbreaking study conducted by international researchers has revealed a fascinating discovery in the field of skincare: engineered skin bacteria. In an exciting development, researchers at Pompeu ...

Research indicates that spearmint tea has anti-androgenic properties, which can reduce sebum production and help with acne.

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 ...

Researchers in Europe have developed a unique weapon against one of humanity’s most frustrating and ubiquitous skin ailments. Rather than relying on cleaners, creams, ointments, or oral antibiotics, ...

Wine drinkers, rejoice! Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have found that an antioxidant derived from grapes -- and also found in wine -- inhibits the growth of ...

Bacteria most commonly associated with acne may not be all bad for skin health. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The skin is the ...

In the pursuit of beautifully blemish-free skin, many of us may go off the beaten path, spraying a zit with Windex (thanks, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) or the pricer option of slinging 24 karats of gold ...