Dr. Faiza Haider

You stopped needing to wait a while ago. "It'll pass" is well-meant but it is not a treatment plan, and acne that is still active at 17 has already had years to resolve on its own. The clinical rule I use: if over-the-co…

Yes — washing your face 4–5 times a day can actually make acne worse. Over-washing can strip your skin’s natural oils, cause irritation, and weaken the skin barrier, which may increase redness and breakouts. As a dermato…