Acne is one of the most prevalent causes of raised bumps. It occurs when oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells clog pores, leading to breakouts. These may include blackheads, whiteheads, or painful ...

Some facial bumps that appear in clusters may not be acne but could indicate something more serious, requiring your care and ...

A whitehead is a closed comedone. It results from clogged pores under the skin’s surface, causing sebum to build up behind it and making a raised, white bump appear. A blackhead is an open comedone.

“High hormone levels trigger an overproduction of oil, causing pores to swell. When this oil cannot reach the skin’s surface, it ruptures underneath and causes inflammation to spread to the ...