Why Your Dermatologist Keeps Saying ‘Just Use Benzoyl Peroxide’ — And Why It’s Making You Worse

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[Astica’s Quick Check] You might not need stronger acne treatment. You might need a different diagnosis. You did everything right. Booked the appointment three weeks in advance. Showed up with no makeup so they could really see your skin. Even took photos of your forehead in different lighting to prove the bumps weren’t getting better. … Read more

Forehead Bumps That Won’t Go Away?: 4 Conditions That Look Identical

You’ve been religious about your skincare routine. Double cleansing every night. Salicylic acid three times a week. That $68 clarifying serum everyone swears by. But those tiny bumps on your forehead? They’re not budging. In fact, they might be getting worse. Here’s what your dermatologist probably didn’t tell you: What you’re treating as acne might … Read more