Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. 1 There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules) ...

Shaving or plucking hairs can increase the risk of bacterial folliculitis by providing bacteria easier access to disrupted pores. Folliculitis tends to affect people with acne more than those with ...