I was riding my bike with what I thought was teenage skill. Then it happened. I hit a bump that caused me to lose control and skin my knee. Immediately nature began to take its course, and blood from ...

Clear skin is an unachievable dream. Or, at least that’s what we’ve been led to believe. We know so many factors play a role in the clarity of our skin — including genetics and hormones — but that ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Don't pick at the scab, as it might slow healing and cause scars.Watch for infection signs, like pus, bad odor, fever, or redness. Scabs will ...

We all have our scars, whether they're from a surgery, inflamed acne, or, in Dr. Johnson's case, a classic run-in with a chainlink fence as a teenager. By now you've no doubt heard the myths (to let a ...

Some of you may remember my thread detailing a rather stupid crash on my bike. As can be assumed, by now, these things have scabbed up. The abrasion on my knee produced the gnarliest scab of them all.

Learn the key differences between acne marks vs acne scars, blemish vs pimple, plus effective treatments to fade marks and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

Last week monkeypox was declared a public health emergency in the U.S. and now with more than 8,900 confirmed cases of monkeypox, thousands of Americans are struggling with a defining feature of the ...

Chickenpox may go away after a few weeks, but the scars it leaves behind can stick around for months, sometimes even longer. It can often leave many feeling self-conscious and embarrassed about their ...

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Clear skin is an unachievable dream. Or, at least that’s what we’ve been led to believe. We ...