Are you familiar with Tazorac? It's a topical retinoid similar to Retin-A.

If you're using Tazorac, or even another retinoid, these tips will help you get the most from your treatment.

Further Reading:

• All About Tazorac
• What Is Retin-A?
• Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment Tips

Hayden Panettiere got in with Neutrogena Skin ID. Twillight's Michael Welch narrated a never-been-done-before Aczone musical. Who hasn't seen Jessica Simpson Proactiv commercials? And word has it Mandy Moore is all set to be Proactiv's next It Girl.

Some celebs really do struggle with breakouts (after all, they have skin just like us normal folks.) But how do you really feel about celebrities lending they're image to acne treatment products?

Acne scars can be notoriously tough to treat. The procedures aren't always as effective as we wish they could be. But a small study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology has shown skin needling holds promise.

During a skin needling procedure, a small tool is inserted under the skin under topical anesthetic. Skin needling stimulates percutaneous collagen creation, and has been used to treat other types of scarring.

Study participants, all off which had rolling acne scars, underwent two treatment sessions spaced eight weeks apart. Researchers say significant improvement of scarring was seen.

Keep your eye on this procedure; it just may become the next big treatment for acne scarring.

Further Reading:

• What Causes Scarring?
• Acne Scar Types
• Treating Acne Scars

The American Academy of Dermatology just launched a new website which aims to educate kids about their skin, hair and nails.

It's a cute, cartoon-y site with tons of information. Kids aged 7 to 12 will probably get a kick out of it. While it contains tons of great info, older kids and teens will probably find it too childish.

You're escorted around by Sammy Skin Cell (although I didn't realize ol' Sammy was a skin cell until he announced himself as one. He looks more like a funny-shaped kid.) Still, kids will think he's cute.

The site contains plenty of info about pimples, acne causes, and general hair and skin care, plus answers to questions kids are curious about: why do I have freckles? How do I get gum out of my hair?

There are also games to play, but my kids weren't too interested in them. I liked the family activity suggestions on the parent pages.

If you have kids, check out the site. It's never too early to learn about skin health.

Further Reading:

• What Is Acne?
• A Parent's Guide to Teen Acne
• Acne Treatment Options