Clear, honest information about acne, skin and what actually helps
Written by careful researchers who read the studies. We are not dermatologists — and we say so on every page.
A blackhead is a clogged pore that stays open at the surface, so the trapped material darkens when it meets air. A whitehead is the same kind of clog, but the pore closes over with a thin layer of skin, trapping everything underneath and keeping it pale. Same basic problem, different exposure. What exactly is … Read more
Acne forms when a hair follicle gets blocked by a mix of excess oil (sebum) and dead skin cells, then a bacteria that normally lives on everyone’s skin multiplies inside that blockage and the body’s immune system reacts, causing redness, swelling, and sometimes a visible bump. That’s the short version. But almost every part of … Read more
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Written by careful researchers who read the studies. We are not dermatologists, and we say so on every page.
Medical disclaimer. Acne Cut publishes general information about skin and acne. It is not medical advice, it is not a diagnosis, and it is not a substitute for speaking to a doctor or pharmacist about your own skin. We do not recommend prescription treatments or give doses. If your acne is painful, scarring, getting worse, or affecting how you feel day to day, please talk to a doctor — going early is not an overreaction.