Acner.org: Acne treatment

Overview Almost everyone has had acne at some point in their life. According to the University of Chicago Medical Center acne occurs when glands in the skin become clogged. Acne often occurs simultaneously with hormonal changes and stress. Unfortun...

Overview If you suffer from more moderate-to-severe acne, it's possible to develop what is known as acne scars. Treatments to remove these types of scars rely heavily on cosmetic procedures that work on the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin....

Overview Your sebaceous glands produce an oily substance (sebum) that may occasionally clog one of your pores. The pore may erupt into the familiar pustule known as a pimple if the blockage continues. The pimple can then rupture into an open sore,...

Acne scars occur when severe acne that results in inflammation damages collagen under the skin, which can result in acne scarring. According to DERMADoctor.com, 95 percent of those who experience acne will experience some form of scarring. These scar...

If you have suffered with acne in the past, you may notice acne scars lingering on your skin. If your acne scars are pink, red or brown, they may fade over the next 12 months, says the Mayo Clinic. If your scars create a divot in your skin, however,...

Overview A pimple occurs when body oil, dead skin cells and bacteria combine in a pore and cause inflammation. Some pimples are mild and heal quickly without leaving a trace, but severe acne problems can leave permanent scars. If you have started t...

Overview Acne is triggered by a variety of factors, including genetics, hormones, emotional stress and menstrual cycles, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Some blemishes leave scars that last, even when acne is healed. When left unt...

Overview The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) calls acne one of the most common skin problems. About 40 to 50 million Americans have pimples, and acne affects 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30. The AAD warns that severe cases...

Overview Acne is an inflammatory condition that causes pimples to erupt on your face and neck. This alone can cause embarrassment and self-consciousness. However, the after effects such as scarring can be just as devastating. Those who suffer moder...

Overview Eighty-five percent of America's teenagers experience acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. It's not surprising, therefore, that some will be left with scars. Some of these scars are no more than dark spots that can be tr...