Back acne is so common it even has its own informal name: bacne. Back acne has the same causes as acne that appears on the face, including overactive oil glands, excess dead skin cells ...

Since finding a pimple in the middle of your back or on your butt can be uncomfortable and perplexing at best, we spoke with ...

From different types, ranging from blackheads to cysts, to the most common causes (who knew we ... in highest density on the face, back and chest, meaning acne is more prevalent on these areas.

Others may use face mapping to determine what health- or lifestyle-related factors might cause acne. "Our facial anatomy determines the type of skin in [a] specific area," Amanda Doyle ...

It's a skin condition that affects almost everyone, popping up for a variety of reasons (and always at the most inconvenient ...

Some popular acne creams are being recalled because the product may contain elevated levels of benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, the FDA said.

Posay, and Proactiv recalled benzoyl peroxide products that may contain elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer.

Hallie Levine is an award-winning health and medical journalist who frequently contributes to AARP, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and Health.com. She lives in Fairfield, CT, with her three ...