Patient's Guide to ACNE

Acne Content

What is Acne?

• Acne Basics
• Aggravating Factors
• What Causes Acne?
• Answers To Acne Myths And Misconceptions
• What To Avoid

What Else Looks Like Acne?

• Folliculitis
• Perioral Dermatitis
• Keratosis Pilaris
• Rosacea

Acne Skin Care

• Acne Cleansers
• Skin Cleansers For Different Skin Types
• Mild Cleansers
• Sunscreens
• Moisturizers
• Oil Free Cosmetics
• Skin Camouflage
• Skin Foundations
• Skin Foundations For Different Skin Types

Medical Treatments for Acne

• Your Options for Acne Treatment
• Over the Counter (Non-Prescription)

Topical Treatment (Creams)

• A Look At Topical Treatment Options For Acne
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Tretinoin
• Adapalene (Differin®)
• Tazarotene
• Topical Combination Products

Oral Treatment - Isotretinoin

• Isotretinoin (Accutane)
• Isotretinoin - Side Effects That Need Medical Monitoring By Your Physician
• Isotretinoin - Side Effects And Treatment Of Side Effects

Oral Treatment: Antibiotics

• Oral Antibiotics For Acne Treatment
• Oral Antibiotics - Erythromycin
• Oral Antibiotics - Minocycline
• Oral Antibiotics - Tetracycline

Birth Control Pills

• Acne Treatment - Birth Control Pills And Other Hormone Therapy
• How Oral Contraceptives' Progestins Influence Acne
• Other Types Of Birth Control Pills
• Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills
• Using Androgen Blockers For Acne Treatment

Other Hormone Therapy

• Other Hormone Therapy's Progestins Influence On Acne
• The Use Of Spironolactone To Treat Acne
• Acne Treatment - Birth Control Pills And Other Hormone Therapy
• Side Effects Of Hormone Therapy

Acne Scar Treatments

• Types of Acne Scars
• Non-Surgical Treatment
• Surgical/Laser Treatment

Acne Articles

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• Learning About Acne
  
  Taking a proactive approach to treating acne is very important. How you look after your skin every day, along with the treatment you and your doctor select are key steps in your fight to eliminate pimples...
  
  
• Hormonal Treatment of Acne: How They Work
  
  Acne is thought to be initiated by the effect of masculinising hormones called "androgens" on oil glands that, during puberty, enlarge and become increasingly sensitive. This results in excessive oil secretion and blockage of pores...
  
  
• Acne Myths: Chocolate and Sex Causes Acne!
  
  There are a number of myths about the causes of acne and how to treat it. Here are just a few...
  
  
• The Big Squeeze on Acne: A Discussion About Acne Scars
  
  For both scars and stains, the best treatment is avoidance - that is, preventing the acne in the first place or at least treating it early and avoiding picking or squeezing the spots...
  
  
• Acne Treatment: Pinpoint the Trigger
  
  Researchers suspect hormones play a role in pore blockage and increased oil production. A blockage creates the build-up of oil within the pore to form blemishes such as blackheads and whiteheads...
  
  
• The Unseen Impact of Acne - There is help for those suffering.
  
  While the physical features of acne are readily apparent to us all, the emotional and social impact of acne is often underestimated by non-sufferers. This can be manifested as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal...
  
  
• Has Your Acne Left Scars?
  
  Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life...
  
  
• Got Acne? Tips to Fighting Acne from Dermatologists
  
  Acne can be more than skin deep. Often, acne doesn't just affect us physically. It can also have an emotional impact...