Can eyebrow breakouts be treated?

The good news: eyebrow breakouts can be treated if they do crop up and there are ways to prevent them, too. We spoke to dermatologists, Jessica Weiser and Dendy Engelman about the products that could be causing pimples near the brows and how to prevent brow breakouts from happening in the first place. Meet the Expert

Why do I break out between my eyebrows?

There are many reasons that you might break out between your eyebrows. Some are specific to this area, while others can cause breakouts anywhere on your face or body. Common reasons for breakouts between your eyebrows include: Pores can become clogged with various substances, including:

Can tweezing your eyebrows cause pimples?

Because your face and forehead have a lot of oil glands, it’s common for people with oily skin to get acne around and between their eyebrows. Tweezing or waxing your eyebrows can lead to ingrown hairs. This happens when partially removed hairs grow back into the skin. This can cause pimples if the hair follicle is blocked.

What causes small bumps around the brows?

Small bumps and inflammation around the outline of the brows can affect anyone as a result of allover acne or something like an ingrown hair. The good news: eyebrow breakouts can be treated if they do crop up and there are ways to prevent them, too.