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Pimples can form on any surface of the skin that has hair follicles, including moles. These pimples can grow deep inside the mole as a nodule, or closer to the surface as blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, or papules. If a pimple is inside a mole, you may feel it’s raised and tender to the touch.

For decades, chocolate has been a prime suspect for causing acne breakouts. It’s actually a myth that has been handed down from generation to generation. Since the 1960s, research has regularly been conducted to see if cocoa actually produces blemishes and pimples.  So is chocolate bad for your skin? Research suggests there is no direct…

Many skin conditions are easily identified by people who notice something “different” on their skin. Acne, psoriasis, hives, and rosacea, would be examples of conditions that a person might notice. However, moles, sun spots, and other blemishes that appear on the skin are sometimes dismissed or go completely unnoticed. These should be professionally assessed through a full body skin examination performed by a dermatologist.