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Over-the-Counter Acne Treatments

There are so many over the counter acne treatments available today. But with so many on the shelf, how do you choose? Learn what to look for in an effective OTC acne product, and you can banish those breakouts!

Treating Acne with Spironolactone

Spironolactone, also known as Aldactone, can be used to treat hormonal acne breakouts. If you're struggling with breakouts, ladies, this medication may be an option for you.

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid is a common over-the-counter acne treatment. Is it right for you? Find out how this treatment works, common usage directions, and its possible side effects.

Acne Treatment Options

Looking for the best acne treatment available today? Wondering about your acne treatment options? Learn more about the most effective over the counter skin care products, prescription acne medications, and professional acne treatment procedures commonly used to treat acne. Once you know your options, you can find the right acne treatment for you.

Topical Antibiotics

To treat acne antibiotics may be a good choice for you. Learn more about treating acne with topical antibiotics, how they work, and tips for acne antibiotic treatments.

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.

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 side effects of this acne treatment.

Light Chemical Peels

Thinking about an acne chemical peel? Chemical peels are popular and effective acne treatments. Learn more about acne chemical peels, using chemical peels as an acne treatment, and what to expect from your chemical peel.

Oral Acne Medications

Persistent or severe acne may respond best to oral acne medications. And you have plenty of acne treatment options beyond isotretinoin (formerly sold as Accutane). Learn about the best oral acne medications available, and how they work.

Accutane and Depression

Accutane and depression have been linked in many media stories. But does Accutane (isotretinoin) really cause depression and suicidal behavior? Learn more about this controversial Accutane side effect, and put the Accutane and depression link into perspective.

Prescription Acne Treatments

With so many acne treatments available, how do you know which is right for you? Get profiles for some of the most effective prescription acne treatments available today, and learn which of these topical acne treatments will work best for your skin.

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.

Photodynamic Therapy

What's new in the world of acne light treatments? Photodynamic therapy is an acne light treatment used to treat moderate to severe inflammatory acne. Learn more about photodynamic therapy (PDT), how it works, and if this acne light treatment is right for you.

Oral Contraceptives

Birth Control Pills and Acne Treatments - Do birth control pills really help clear acne? Learn more about how and why oral contraceptives are used in the treatment of acne.

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