From acne to post-op scars and stretch marks, experts share whether at-home treatment options work and how to prevent scarring before it happens.

Mederma cream contains onion extract, which may improve scars but hasn't been proven better than petroleum jelly in human studies. Mederma is safe for people aged 6 months and older but should not be ...

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has found that a compound in rosemary, called carnosic acid, may promote ...

Stretch marks—or striae, as they’re called medically—are completely normal, and anyone can develop them. These indented lines on your skin are formed by damage to the connective tissue underneath the ...

I consulted dermatologists about types of acne scars and the best treatments, along with rounding up the tried-and-true products that have helped fade my own scars.

Rule number one in skin care is to always wear sunscreen. Immediately after that, though, we’d submit another non-negotiable: never pick or pop your pimples. Beyond the gunk, picking at your pimples ...

Everyday Health’s team of board-certified physicians and health professionals contribute to the creation and review of content, ensuring that the information is useful, up to date, and accurate. Susan ...

Professor Fiona Wood examines burn victim Dawn at her Perth laboratory. “I see terrible things,” she says. “If I didn’t continue to believe that at some point we were going to do better, how would I ...

A popular skincare trend on social media might actually have some scientific truth behind it. A new study from the Perelman ...

Numerous women find that the happiness of pregnancy also brings about some less enjoyable transformations. A common such alteration is the emergence of stretch marks, which typically result from the ...