Professional Procedures
Many acne treatments are performed at dermatologist's offices, medi-spas, and salons. Learn more about these professional acne treatments, and how they can help you treat your acne.
Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections (Cortisone Injections)
Although not quite as extraordinary as a magic wand, corticosteroid injections may be the next best thing. Done in your dermatologist’s office, this treatment quickly reduces inflammation and heals the breakout in just a few days.
Although not quite as extraordinary as a magic wand, corticosteroid injections may be the next best thing. Done in your dermatologist’s office, this treatment quickly reduces inflammation and heals the breakout in just a few days.
Acne Facials - Love Them or Hate Them?
It's your turn to weigh in! Hear what others have to say about acne facials, and share your thoughts and experiences as well.
It's your turn to weigh in! Hear what others have to say about acne facials, and share your thoughts and experiences as well.
Why Does My Esthetician Squeeze Blackheads and Blemishes?
You've always been told not to pick at your blackheads and blemishes. So why does your esthetician insist on during it during your facial treatment?
You've always been told not to pick at your blackheads and blemishes. So why does your esthetician insist on during it during your facial treatment?
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.
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.
Will Salon Facials Clear Acne?
Can facials help clear acne? Learn more about acne treatment facials.
Can facials help clear acne? Learn more about acne treatment facials.
Choosing an Esthetician
Learn how to choose your skin care therapist, from About.com's Guide to Spas.
Learn how to choose your skin care therapist, from About.com's Guide to Spas.
Light Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are popular and effective acne treatments. Learn more about chemical peels, using chemical peels as an acne treatment, and what to expect from your chemical peel.
Chemical peels are popular and effective acne treatments. Learn more about chemical peels, using chemical peels as an acne treatment, and what to expect from your chemical peel.
What is a Facial?
Learn all about salon facial treatments, from About.com's Guide to Spas.
Learn all about salon facial treatments, from About.com's Guide to Spas.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are sometimes used to treat certain types of acne, as well as mild acne scarring. Learn what to expect from a chemical peel, from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Chemical peels are sometimes used to treat certain types of acne, as well as mild acne scarring. Learn what to expect from a chemical peel, from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Video: Chemical Peel Treatment
Ever wonder what happens during a chemical peel? Watch this video and find out exactly what a treatment entails.
Ever wonder what happens during a chemical peel? Watch this video and find out exactly what a treatment entails.
Effects of Microdermabrasion on the Skin
What does microdermabrasion really do for your skin? Learn the effects this procedure has on your face, neck, and chest.
What does microdermabrasion really do for your skin? Learn the effects this procedure has on your face, neck, and chest.
Video: Microdermabrasion Treatment
What happens during a microdermabrasion treatment? Watch this video and see first-hand!
What happens during a microdermabrasion treatment? Watch this video and see first-hand!