Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Acne is a common skin condition that affects 80% of people between 11-30 years old ...

Understanding scar formation Acne scars develop when inflammation damages the skin’s deeper layers, triggering the body’s natural healing response.

“When scars are new and pink, the skin goes through collagen remodeling, so it is easier to make improvements and fade the scar,” dermatologist Mona Gohara, M.D., tells HelloGiggles.

In the case of traumatic scars, the fibroblasts in the area may be damaged and not able to produce enough collagen. Acne ...

Researchers at Stanford believe they may be on the trail of a drug that could allow the skin to heal without scars.

When pimples go away, they can leave acne scars. We spoke to a plethora of dermatologists for the best ways to fade discoloration and irregularities.

Stanford University researchers have decoded the chemical and physical signals that trigger a particular type of skin cell to produce scars.

Many things can inhibit skin healing. These include diseases of the veins or arteries, diabetes, advanced age, a suppressed immune system, certain other conditions (such as sickle cell ...

After being diagnosed with melanoma at an early age, MaryAnn Gerber was shocked. Surgery left her with scars, both emotional and physical. At her lowest point, she spotted an ad for the Utah Cancer ...

Scientists in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking “skin in a syringe” — a gel packed with live cells that can be applied directly to wounds or even 3D-printed into skin grafts. Designed to help the ...