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Take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne: Clean your skin gently with a mild, non-drying soap (such as Dove, Neutrogena, or Basics. Remove all dirt or make-up. Wash once or twice a day, including after exercising. However, avoid excessive or repeated...[read article]

Tests for Acne

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Acne

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BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care pro...  More
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SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Acne

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ADAPALENE is applied to the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you ha...  More
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BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care pro...  More
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CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. This medicine may be used ...  More
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DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent...  More
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ISOTRETINOIN (eye soe TRET i noyn) treats severe acne that has not responded to other therapy like antibiotics. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask yo...  More
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MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It stops the growth of some bacteria. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like acne, respirat...  More
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TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is applied to the skin to treat psoriasis and mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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TETRACYCLINE (tet ra SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v...  More
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TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin A. It is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other pur...  More
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AZELAIC ACID (ay ze LAY ik AS id) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or...  More
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BENZOYL PEROXIDE;CLINDAMYCIN GEL (BEN zoe ill per OX ide; klin da MYE sin) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This medicine may be used for other p...  More
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CLINDAMYCIN; TRETINOIN (KLIN da MYE sin; TRET i noe in) is a combination of a topical antibiotic and a form of vitamin A. It is used to treat acne. This medicine ma...  More
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ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health car...  More
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Contraceptive combinations containing estrogenic and progestinic steroids.  More
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SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used...  More
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SULFACETAMIDE (sul fa SEE ta mide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to treat acne. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health ...  More
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Self Care for Acne

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This report describes causes and treatments for the most common age-related skin problems. It also reviews the newest and most effective cosmetic treatments, includ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Acne

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Cyst Drainage
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Dermabrasion is the removal of the top layers of the skin. It is a type of skin smoothing surgery.Dermabrasion is usually done while you are awake.   More
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Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or...  More
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Laser skin resurfacing involves the application of laser light to the skin in order to remove fine wrinkles and tighten the skin surface. It is most often used on t...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Acne What's this?

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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: preformed retinoids and provitamin carotenoids. Retinoids such as retinal, retinal, and ...  More
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Guggul (gum guggul) is a resin produced by the mukul mirth tree. Guggulipid is extracted from guggul, and contains plant sterols (guggulsterones E and Z), which are...  More
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