Are they different from blackheads and whiteheads? Acne shows up in all different forms ranging from painful cystic bumps to tiny pustules filled with gunk, and each has its own treatment approach. A ...

A sebum plug may look like a small bump under the skin’s surface or it could stick out like a grain of sand. Treatment may include exfoliation, topicals, and oral medications. Just below the surface ...

A viewer wants to know if there is anything they can do for a keratin plug, besides going to the dermatologist. Doctor Lacy Anderson shares the difference between a sebum plug and keratin plug, and ...

Sebum gets a bad rap. Our scapegoat for common skincare woes such as a shiny forehead, clogged pores, and acne, the mere presence of the oily substance is enough to send us into a tizzy. In our quest ...