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Acne Treatments and Skin Care

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.

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.

How to Care for Your Acne Prone Skin
Basic Acne Skin Care - Learn how to care for your acne prone skin. Your daily acne skin care routine is listed in four easy steps that you can follow with any skin care products.

How to Care for Back and Body Acne
Learn how to care for back and body acne with simple skin care tips.

Exfoliating Treatments and Acne Prone Skin
What is exfoliation? Why is exfoliation so important in treating acne? Learn the basics of exfoliation and what exfoliating acne treatments are available.

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.

Isotretinoin
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.

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.

Photodynamic Therapy
What's new in the world of acne light treatments? Learn about photodynamic therapy (PDT) and its use in treating moderate to severe inflammatory acne.

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