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What can you do about your acne? Plenty! Get in-depth information on over-the-counter acne treatments, professional acne therapies, and topical and systemic medications. Also, learn about proper skin care techniques and skin care products for acne.
Which Acne Medications Cause Sun Sensitivity?
Do you know if your acne medications cause sun sensitivity? Learn the worst offenders, and how you can keep your skin safe while using acne medications that cause sun sensitivity.
Bargain Acne Spot Treatments
For that annoyingly red pimple, it's spot treatments to the rescue. But you don't have to spend big bucks to get big results. Here are five effective spot treatments each under $10.
Treating Back Acne
Back acne can be harder to treat that facial acne, but with the right treatments you can get significant clearing. Learn how to treat back acne, and acne on the body, and which medications are most often used to treat back acne.
Is There a Cheaper Alternative to Proactiv?
Proactiv is a well-know benzoyl peroxide acne treatment system. But Proactiv can be expensive. Luckily, there are some effective alternatives to Proactiv that will help treat your acne without the high price.
BenzaClin
BenzaClin gel has the power of two acne-fighting ingredients in one acne treatment - benzoyl peroxide and topical clindamycin. Learn more about this prescription acne treatment, how BenzaClin works, and common BenzaClin side effects.
Treating Acne with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is an acne treatment for hormonal breakouts. Learn more about this acne treatment medication, its side effects, and if spironolactone may be the right acne treatment for your hormonal acne.
Topical Antibiotics for Acne
Topical antibiotics are popular and effective acne treatments. Learn more about how topical antibiotics work, and if they may be right for your acne.
Depression as a Side Effect of Accutane
Accutane, the powerful acne treatment medication, has many side effects, including increased risk of depression, psychosis, and suicidal behavior. Learn more about the psychiatric side effects of Accutane.
Basic Acne Treatment Information
Learn more about acne treatment options. Information about available over-the-counter products, topical medications, systemic therapies, and procedures commonly used to treat acne.
Treatments for Mild Acne
Learn about the most effective over-the-counter products for treating mild acne.
Treatments for Moderate Acne
Learn about the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the treatment of moderate acne.
Treatments for Severe Acne
Learn about the systemic medications available for treating severe acne and cystic acne.
Salicylic Acid Acne Treatments
Salicylic acid is a popular and effective over-the-counter acne treatment, especially for those with blackheads and whiteheads. Learn how salicylic acid works, common usage directions, and possible side effects.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Learn about benzoyl peroxide in acne treatments. Find out how it works, usage directions, and possible side effects.
Retin A
Retin A is a powerful acne treatment medication. Learn more about how it works, common usage directions, and possible side effects. Also, get tips on how to make the most of your Retin A acne treatments.
Accutane
Isotretinoin - better know as Accutane - can be an valuable treatment option for those with severe acne, but it's not for everyone. Learn more about isotretinoin, its effectiveness, how it works, and if isotretinoin might be right for you.
Choosing an Acne Treatment for Your Child
Learn more about common acne treatments for children and teens from the About.com guide to Pediatrics.
Alternative Acne Remedies
Get more information on two natural acne remedies from About.com's Guide to Alternative Medicine.
Oral Contraceptives
Do birth control pills really help clear acne? Learn more about how and why oral contraceptives are used in the treatment of acne.
Zeno - Acne Treatment without Medication
Zeno is an FDA approved, handheld device used to treat acne. Learn more about how Zeno works from About.com's Dermatology guide.
Zeno Study Summary
Zeno is a handheld device used to treat acne. But does it really work? Get a summary of the double-blind trial of this acne-fighting device from the About.com guide to Dermatology.
The Power of Accutane
Plenty of information regarding how Accutane (isotretinoin) works and its side effects. Compiled by About.com's guide to Pediatrics.
Oral Antibiotics for Acne
An overview of the most common oral antibiotics used to treat acne, including side effects. From About.com's guide to dermatology.
OTC Spot Treatments
Have a pimple you're dying to be rid of? Treat it with one of these spot treatments. From About.com's Skin Care Guide.
Treating Acne in Skin of Color
Learn more about acne treatments for those with medium to dark complexions, from Dr. Susan Taylor.

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