“Using toothpaste for acne typically does more harm than good,” says S. Tyler Hollmig, MD, the director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School.

Is it true that toothpaste can treat pimples? Toothpaste is being touted on social media as a hack to clear acne, soothe burns and whiten fingernails. But dermatologists say products intended for ...

A skincare expert has revealed the wrong way brushing your teeth may lead to acne breakouts. Dr Mehss, a medical student from Turkey, has gone viral on TikTok for the skincare tips she shares with her ...

For years, people have turned to toothpaste as a quick fix for whiteheads—mostly because older formulas contained drying ingredients like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol. These gave the ...

People have long been repurposing household ingredients to treat their dermatological woes, even passing down skin care traditions for generations. In the age of TikTok, however, many of these ...

A dab of toothpaste has long been a favorite home remedy for clearing up pimples. But could it also cause them? Despite suspicions from some zit-stricken folks seeking answers on online advice forums, ...

Do you make DIY face packs using common ingredients found in your kitchen? Let’s hear from a dermatologist to find out which ...

Some things, like bad poetry, are best left behind in seventh grade. Yet for some reason, lots of us (myself included) still swear by a dab of toothpaste as a pimple treatment. S Seun Adeyeye Follow ...

Dermatologists Dr. Elyse Love and Dr. Joshua Zeichner debunk 12 myths about acne. Myths like greasy food causes breakouts, drinking waterclears skin, and facemapping will fix it. They also talk about ...