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By Angela Palmer, About.com Guide to Acne

Is There a Cure for Acne?

Wednesday November 28, 2007

We've all seen ads for products proclaiming to cure acne in just three days! I'll admit I've tried more than my share of these "miracle cures." Like many people struggling with acne, I was desperate to find something to clear my skin. And I wanted it fast!

But did I set myself up for disappointment? Is there really a cure for acne?

I never did find a product that cleared my acne overnight. It takes time and often lots of trial and error before finding the treatment or combination of treatments that works best for you. Personally, my acne improved with topical benzoyl peroxide used in conjunction with oral contraceptives. The most effective treatments for your skin may differ completely. With time, patience, and the right treatments you can control your acne, even if it takes a bit longer than three days.

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Comments
December 1, 2007 at 12:24 pm
(1) Barry The Acne Medicine Man Expert says:

“I never did find a product that cleared my acne overnight. It takes time and often lots of trial and error before finding the treatment or combination of treatments that works best for you.”
Thank your for making that statement! The net is completely filled with hype about acne cures when acne itself is only treatable. Successfully, I might ad.
Thanks for a very informative blog!
Barry

September 30, 2008 at 10:18 am
(2) Tunde Akinlabi says:

In really apprecaite this article.It’s true.

September 30, 2008 at 10:19 am
(3) Tunde Akinlabi says:

I REALLY APPRECIATE IT.IT’S TRUE.

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