Whichever way it presents itself, one thing is possible: You may be dealing with pomade acne—i.e., a type of acne that is caused by using haircare products high in oil. As the American Academy ...

Months of recurring acne in the same spot on my face and one panicked Google search later, I landed upon face mapping—i.e., a ...

This type of acne is also called "pomade acne" because pomades - thick and greasy oil-based products for hair styling - often block the pores and cause acne breakouts. It's best to avoid using ...