Increased heat and humidity during summer can cause scalp infections due to sweat, oil production, and poor hygiene.

Folliculitis is a skin infection caused by damage to your hair follicles. This infection can result in raised red bumps that look similar to acne pustules. Other symptoms include pain, stinging ...

If they make more oil than your skin needs, you may develop sebaceous hyperplasia. (Photo Credit: Getty Images / Nadezhda Buravleva) Sebaceous hyperplasia is caused by clogged hair follicles.

Make sure the aesthetician washes their hands and uses a clean piece of thread to prevent infection ... irritating to the skin. This hair removal method shocks the hair follicle with an electric ...

You’ve probably heard of dermarolling — also referred to as microneedling — for your face. The process can be done at home or in-office and involves using a device with lots ...

Your skin is lined with follicles and pores surrounding single strands of fine hair connected to sebaceous ... This can lead to an infection and more breakouts, said Dr. Jaliman.

To get a clean, smooth shave, the technique used to remove hair must not irritate or damage the underlying skin.