Tea tree oil is made from the leaves of the Australian tree of the same name. Aboriginal Australians have used it as a traditional medicine for many centuries. Today, people use tea tree oil in a ...

Tea tree oil may help with several skin concerns, from open wounds to general inflammation. Be sure to do a patch test before using it to make sure it won’t irritate your skin. Overview Tea tree oil ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Antimicrobial properties of tea ...