Black dots on the nose are one of the most stubborn and misunderstood skin concerns. Often mistaken for trapped dirt, these ...

A few weeks ago during a impromptu sleepover with one of my girlfriends, our conversation about beauty products led to something I did not expect. After complaining that her skin was oily beyond ...

The discomfort of a standard COVID-19 nasal-swab test might make you wonder if that Q-tip is in fact touching your brain. (It’s not.) A new study from the University of Surrey eliminates the need for ...

Sebum is an oily substance that protect and hydrate the skin’s surface. It mixes with fat molecules, called lipids, to form a protective coating on the skin. The sebaceous glands produce sebum. It ...

Nasal trauma is an injury to your nose or the areas that surround and support your nose. Internal or external injuries can cause nasal trauma. The position of your nose makes your nasal bones, ...

Your skin produces sebum, which can be waxy or oily. Sebum production can contribute to acne, but it also moisturizes and offers protection for your skin. Sebum is an oily, waxy substance produced by ...