Acne Treatment Options
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, get tips to help you treat your acne more effectively.
- Alternative Treatments (11)
- Getting Help From the Pros (10)
- OTC Treatments (24)
- Oral Medications (22)
- Prescription Topicals (21)
- Professional Procedures (18)
- Treatment Tips (20)
I'm Taking Retin-A and Found Out I'm Pregnant. What Should I Do?
Some acne treatments are safe to use during pregnancy, and some are not. What about Retin-A?
Are Over-the-Counter Acne Treatments Right for Me?
When acne strikes, the first stop is often the drugstore. But are OTC acne products right for your skin?
Am I Allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide?
Am I allergic to benzoyl peroxide? How do I know if I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide? Learn how to determine between a benzoyl peroxide allergy and normal benzoyl peroxide side effects.
How Can I Get Rid of Blackheads?
Want to get rid of those stubborn blackheads? Learn what you can do to see improvement.
Get the Best Acne Care
Good acne care goes way beyond just rubbing a medicated cream on your pimples. Here are four things you must know in order to get the most from your acne care routine.
Sharing Your Prescription Acne Treatments
What's the harm in sharing your prescription acne medications? Before you share your prescription acne medications, or use someone else's acne treatments, consider these scenarios.
Acne Treatment Myths
Everyone seems to have their own acne treatment tips. Trouble is, not all of those tips are grounded in reality.
Benzoyl Peroxide Is Making My Skin Dry. What Can I Do?
Is your benzoyl peroxide leaving your skin dry, peeling, and flaking? Dry skin is a common side effect of benzoyl peroxide treatment. But with a few simples steps you can soothe dryness caused by benzoyl peroxide acne treatments.
What Is the Best Acne Treatment?
What is the best acne treatment? There has to be one acne treatment that is the fastest, the most effective, the best. So, why isn't your dermatologist giving you the best acne treatment?
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.
Why Isn't My Acne Treatment Working?
Learn what to expect from your acne treatment, and how to decide if your acne treatment is really working.
Why Do My Pimples Return When I Stop Treatment?
Learn why your acne returns when you stop using acne treatments and the best way to keep your skin acne free.
Do Those "Miracle" Acne Cures Really Work?
Many products claim to cure acne fast, or overnight. Do these miracle acne cures really work?
Will Over-Applying Acne Treatment Medications Clear My Skin Faster?
It's tempting to over-apply your acne treatments. But does it really clear acne faster?
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.
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.
What is a Generic Drug?
Retin-A or tretinoin; Differin or adapalene? What is the difference between name brand and generic drugs, besides the price?
Choosing an Acne Treatment for Your Child
Learn more about common acne treatments for children and teens from the About.com Guide to Pediatrics.
Treating Acne in Skin of Color
Learn more about acne treatments for those with medium to dark complexions, from Dr. Susan Taylor.
Do I Need a Prescription Acne Treatment?
Do you need a prescription acne treatment? Over-the-counter acne products are fine, but sometimes you need a stronger treatment. Here's how to decide if you need a prescription acne treatment.
Is There a Difference Between Generic Drugs and Name-Brand Acne Medications?
Generic versus branded drugs -- is there really a difference besides price?
