Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. It happens when hair follicles get blocked and nearby sweat glands get clogged and infected in areas where skin touches skin.

To treat the pimple like lumps and lesions caused by hidradenitis suppurativa, your doctor may recommend surgery. For short term relief in one area, an incision and drainage procedure can be ...

"Overuse of dry shampoos leads to clogged follicles, which, over time, can cause permanent damage—leading to hair loss [at the crown]," she says. "To prevent this from happening, try to wash ...

Acne is not due to dirt or poor hygiene but results from clogged hair follicles, oil, dead skin cells, and hormonal changes. Over-washing can worsen the problem. There’s no direct link between greasy ...

Stimulates hair follicles: Aloe vera contains proteolytic enzymes that help repair dead skin cells and clear blocked pores, allowing hair follicles to grow more freely and rapidly. Improves ...

Rogaine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1988, the first drug to win the agency’s endorsement for male ...

Causes can range from clogged pores to hormones. Your skin is lined with follicles and pores surrounding single strands of fine hair connected to sebaceous (oil) glands. The oil usually exits ...

Designed to purify and refresh the skin on our heads, scalp scrubs are a great way to unclog blocked hair follicles and cleanse away any leftover hair product, dirt and pollution (you know ...