Acner.org: Acne treatment

1. You are not Alone Millions of people have pimples. It's a fact. Acne is one of the most common skin problems, especially among teenagers. You may not have breakouts not only on your face--but your back, neck, chest and shoulders, too. Acne usua...

1. Acne Weapon People with acne who've tried almost everything on the market to clear up the skin condition now have another weapon in the fight for clear skin. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an FDA-approved birth control pill with the side benefit of acne co...

Acne is one of the most irksome issues for a teenager to deal with. But while most people have acne during adolescence, some people still have it in their 30s and 40s, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Acne occurs when glands prod...

Overview According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are an effective acne treatment for some women. They work by restraining overactive sebaceous glands. An excess production of hormones known a...

Overview Most acne medications are topical skin creams and gels. There are some oral medications such as Accutane, which can decrease acne, but may have dangerous side effects. One oral medication which is often overlooked as an acne treatment is a...

Overview Birth control pills are among the many treatments physicians use to treat acne in women. The American Academy of Dermatology says oral contraceptives may yield long-term effectiveness when other medications fail. However, birth control pil...

Overview There are a few ways that acne is formed. Blackheads and whiteheads can occur when overactive sebaceous glands block and clog pores. Dead skin cells also shed and clog the inside of pores where the hair follicle grows. Hormonal acne, a typ...

Many treatments are available for treating acne, ranging from standard over-the-counter creams to prescription drugs. For women, certain types of birth control pills show relief for some, providing a more regulated hormonal balance and less oil on th...

Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the sebaceous glands release sebum, an oil, from the hair follicles. Sebum, along with bacteria and dead skin cells, can clog the follicles. If acne is mild, it can be treated with over-the-counter...

Overview Acne, a common skin disease, causes our skin to breakout and become inflamed. It affects all ages, and while it can occur anywhere on your body, it usually appears on your face, neck, shoulders, chest, back and/or upper arms. Some types of...