Acne treatment Q & A

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Acne treatment - Will sun exposure or tanning help?

I have moderate acne on my face and back since I was a teenager, and my mother has always told me that I should go tanning or lay out to get rid of it.  It seems to help sometimes, but once the tan goes away my acne tends to get worse...
Asked by Sk8Gr8, Boston, MA | 3 days ago | 5 Answers

Is there a chance that Yaz will cause acne breakouts?

My dermatologist suggested that I try Yaz, because he suspects my acne is hormonal. Is this really helpful, or is there a chance that it will cause an acne flare-up? It happened when I went on...
Asked by maris | 55 days ago | 3 Answers

Chest acne treatment?

For several years I've been suffering from acne around my cleavage area. It is usually off and on and has left scarring. What is the best treatment to completly eliminate it, remove the scars, and have normal-looking skin in that...
Asked by ann_sf | 27 days ago | 4 Answers

Can acne corticosteroid injections cause pitted skin?

I received a corticosteroid injection in an acne cyst and now my skin is pitting in several areas around the injection site. Is this a common reaction? What steps can be taken to stop the pitting and correct the...
Asked by amber1019 | 63 days ago | 6 Answers

Subcision and Radiesse as acne treatment?

I heard that there's currently a clinical trial using subcision and Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) for acne scarring. I am thinking about going for it, but I am not sure if it would improve my appearance. Is it worth the...
Asked by anonymousgirl1984 | 28 days ago | 6 Answers

Acne scar removal - What works better for sensitive skin?

I have sensitive skin and get red sometimes especially after shower. Recently, I just got a small acne scar from a huge pimple that I had. What are my treatment options? One esthetitican told me that I should try Mircrodermabrasion? Is...
Asked by Jana | 79 days ago | 1 Answer

Is laser resurfacing an effective treatment for adult acne and blackheads?

I've decided to look into laser resurfacing.  I'm blonde and fair skinned and have big pores from adolescent and adult acne. I still get a lot of blackheads and sometimes pimples (I keep my skin clean etc., I KNOW the drill ;). I've had a...
Asked by KirstenLP | 89 days ago | 2 Answers

Is there an acne treatment tailored for active teenage guys?

I'm eighteen years old and I'm extremely active (I play soccer and I work with my dad in his landscaping business). I sweat a lot but I keep myself fairly clean. I have a sister who is fifteen years old and not nearly as active as I am....
Asked by Pete72x | 113 days ago | 1 Answer

Best non-prescription acne treatment?

What is the best non-prescription acne...
Asked by Anonymous | 123 days ago | 1 Answer

What's the best acne treatment?

My Proactiv acne routine isn't working well enough for acne.  My acne is pretty bad and painful.  Are there acne treatments that are best to get rid of it for good? I heard laser acne treatments may be best. Tim, Las...
Asked by Anonymous | 1 year ago | 15 Answers

Can I get skin peels or laser treatments while I'm using Retin-A?

I am age 39. I have been on Retin-A micro gel O.1% for about 6 months, applied every other night. I just started minocyc. antibiotic for breakouts on my face. I would like to get a mild chemical peel or preferably the laser Pearl treatment. Are...
Asked by Carla in Missouri   | 229 days ago | 2 Answers

What is Accutane?

What is...
Asked by Anonymous | 221 days ago | 1 Answer

Is there a laser treatment for acne?

Is there an acne laser treatment available?  I'd like to zap the acne from my...
Asked by Olivie, Charlotte, NC | 286 days ago | 4 Answers

Glycolic acid vs. Salicylic acid - which chemical peel is better for acne?

I have light to moderate acne, and a friend suggested that I start getting monthly chemical peels.  I've read up on glycolic acid peels and salicylic acid peels but they seems so similar I don't know which one would be a better acne...
Asked by Leanne from Odessa, TX | 284 days ago | 1 Answer

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