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Write a review 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...
I am worried that some acne treatments/medications might cause my skin to lighten. Is it possible for acne treatments to cause hypopigmentation...
I have light to moderate acne, and a friend suggested that I start getting monthly chemical peels. I've read up on glycolic acid peel and...
Is it a myth that certain foods will cause acne break outs such as chocolate or greasy fastfood?
I am done with the 6-month Accutane treatment, and now I am desperately waiting to get either a Chemical Peel or Laser Resurfacing for severe acne....
Pimple breakouts happen like clockwork now that I'm using lots of face makeup (doing stage acting). What's best way to get rid of acne breakouts?
Arbonne offers an acne control line called Clear Advantage. I have converted several ProActive people and they like it better.
I HATE the back acne (backne) breakout i've had for too long. What really works best to get rid of back acne? Is the back acne treatment the...
Still getting periodic acne breakouts in my 30s. What do I have to do to stop getting acne. Change my diet? Clean my face with special...
My dermotologist cannot give me an answer to why I started acne at age 19 and since. I have a very light complexion. Never, not even as a teenager,...
Is there an acne laser treatment available? I'd like to zap the acne from my face!
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...
Could you tell me what this could be and how to get rid of them. Hard white bumps on my face, that look like they are white heads, but it is hard to...
Mineral makeup? clearasil seems to work a bit, but acne still visible
I'm a 38-year-old Mexican female suffering from cystic acne since 2 years ago. I was given cortisone injections, but it left some wide pits....
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...
Hi, I'm an asian male, between a 3 to a 4 on the Fitzpatrick scale. I have acne scarring as a result of the accutane I went on a couple of years ago....
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...
I am really close to deciding on professional acne treatment like a laser. is there a laser that you recommend best for acne clearing?
My face is constantly burning from Epiduo Gel, so I don't know what to do. It doesn't seem like it's working either, but I was told it gets worse...
My skin gets really oily a lot. I've tried different cleansers, but all they do is make my face feel really dry and cause it to get oilier. Any tips?
I know that acne isn't necessarly caused by greasy foods. what are other acne myths that you hear?
I have pretty bad acne but it seems to flare up in cycles so I'm guessing it is brought on by my hormones. If I go on Accutane, will it stop the...
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...
Rather not have to go to the dermatologist for a prescription acne treatment. What really works?
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...
Hate my very severe breakouts. Looking to laser the acne from my face. suggestions?
Acne - can't stand that nothing is working to reduce it. I read about LED light treatments and that could work on acne, but not ...
I am 50 years old and I have a pimple that won't go away. It's large and unsightly so I cover it with a bandage---How do I get rid of it? I had...
I don't get what it means to treat acne with "red light" or "blue light." Please describe blue/red light treatments. ...
Hi, I am 30 and need advice on my skin care/skin health maintenance. I used to have acute acne problem in my teen-age years. I still have breakout...
Hi, I went to a Dr. in Beverly Hills to talk about getting rid of my acne scars while treating my acne. He recommended the factionated Co2 laser. ...
I know accutane is a acne medication, but can you tell me more about this treatment for acne
I have mild acne breakouts, and my girlfriend says acne is best treated with TCA chemcial peels. I would like to know whether peels are recommended...
What sunscreen do you recommend for acne-prone skin?
I believe I've got what is called cystic acne. Does this mean I need different acne treatment than if I were to have a simple form of acne?
I have an acne cyst, and it's very sore and inflamed. I don't have terrible acne. I get pimples now and then, but nothing this severe.
I was wondering...
I have moderate acne which mostly consists of painful inflammed cysts which either have to be injected or I just wait it out for it to go away. don't...
What if you have active moderate to severe acne? can you still get a glycolic peel?
Editor's Note: A similar question, "Glycolic acid vs....
I recently had a Melanage peel to reduce melasma I incurred after fertility treatments. I saw little improvement in the Melasma, but dramatic results...
I applied 10% benzoyl peroxide acne medication on a small area of my face one night, and the next day, I noticed that it was significantly darker. It...
I have had acne-prone skin all my life and cannot use Aquaphor because the mineral oil will make me break out bad. Are there alternatives to Aquaphor...
Does anyone else gets pimples on the edge of their lips.
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...
Hello my name is Jorge i had a couple of IPL laser treatments for acne, it has improved a little bit but still not very effective.
I have had acne for several years now and i have tried everything, proactive, neutrogena, cetaphil, acnefree, clean&clear, everything...nothing is...
I'm from Malaysia, and I have some large acne on my chest. I went to lots of doctors to have it checked, but the advice I got didn't make any sense....
I have cystic acne and very large pores. I use Tretinoin .0025% and that helps as I only get them occasionally, now. I've always had to stay on...
Considering Isolaz acne treatment for my face but wondering if it works OK on men...
Are there new acne treatments coming to the market that work better than current ones? Tried dozen difft acne treatments and none are getting rid of...
Is it ok to use Proactiv in the morning and use Tazorac at night? I was wondering if it was safe to do so since I am now putting them on at the same time.
I get recurrent cystic acne on my left cheek. These leave bad hyperpigmented scars which take a long time to fade. I also had a sebaceous cyst on my...
My daughter has done two rounds of Accutane (5 months each round) and the acne is back in full force. It clears up beautifully and then after about 5...
I'm using Benzaclin on my face to treat acne. I live in the desert, what's the best sunscreen for my acne-prone skin?
I'm 23, and I used to live in India for the past 6 months. There is a lot of pollution,and I started to have acne break-out all the time. Now that I...
I am a 42 year old woman with fair skin and red hair. For the past 10 years or so, I have had embarrassing pimples and spots on my thighs and bum...
I've consistently had mild acne for about a year, and in February my dermatologist put me on Minocycline, Duac lotion, and Differin gel. He told me to...
I have mild acne in my t-zone. Granted, I don't eat the best, but I don't understand why it will be gone for days and days, and then when I'm going...
I've been using this cream for my acne called Duac for about 4 years. At first it did work, but now, it isnt doing anything anymore. I found out that...
I have been using Obagi nu-derm for almost 3 months now. I have noticed a smoother, tighter skin appearance, but the breakouts are still bad and I...
I am 42 years old. I have perioral dermatitis and have cycstic acne on my face as well as brown spots. Which Laser treatment would be the best option?
Dear Doctors,
I'm an Asian female, with oily skin. I have pitted acne scarring on my cheeks and I'm looking into Fraxel laser. For the time being,...
I have Bluecross PPO. Does it cover Acne laser treatment?
Where can I get Isolaz treatment in San Diego?
I have mild rosacea. What would be the best product to use on my forehead to get rid of tiny pimples/bumps? I have tried metrogel, hydrocortisone,...
I am dark-skinned with oily skin and blackheads. What products would you recommend for me?
I'll pay if I need to but it would be nice to know which options we can try first through our insurance.
I have been suffering from acne for eight years now. I have tried treating it but it seems nothing is working. I have oily skin. Please assist me.
I never used to have bad acne, until I used Proactive. Then I started using an all natural herbal product that my mother uses in her profession, but...
I am an African American, 45 years old, and have excessively oily and sensitive facial skin. I have researched Accutane, Retin-A and even Diane 35....
I am using the Anti Acne starter kit. I dont have acne but I have very uneventoned skin and blemishes so I started this yesterday. My skin was dry but...
I'm desperate to get rid of acne. I heard online hat soaking in epson salts, washing with Selsun Blue, applying aloe vera gel & taking...
Are there any laser treatments (or surgeries) to rid one of very greasy skin? (mine is especially in my nose, which needs washing every 30 minutes,...
I am 33 and have significant sun damage from wakeboarding. In addition to fine lines and wrinkles, I have patchy light brown areas below my eyes. I...
What kind of research is being done on acne? Will a new drug or treatment come out to radically change the treatment options we have? It still...
I believe that I get less acne in the summer months for some reason, possibly the effects of the sun. Would tanning in artificial light have the...
Is there a laser cure, or a similar treatment, to stop the oversecretion of oil from the sebaceous glands. Is it safe?
I am a teenager that recently had Bell's Palsy. I usually have very mild acne breakouts and my skin is clear most of the time. My Bell's Palsy is...
I had never had acne before and I am 28 years old! I noticed very little to mild acne a few weeks ago so I went to my doctor and she prescribed me...
I’ve been on antibiotics for more than a year. In the summer, I had a nice face but as the school started, I noticed A LOT of acne coming back....
I'm an Afican American female, 26 years old. I went to the dermatologist in January for my acne and he prescribed me the following medications:...
Dear Doctors,
Please give me the ingredients in the sunscreen that you find most effective at blocking UVA and UVB and doesn't cause break out or oily...
I want to get rid of my acne.
I am 46, I have sensitive, fair skin, with minor sun-damage and very, very few wrinkles. I drink plenty of water and try to eat right and exercise...
What are the different types of acne? How can I tell which kind I have?Thx - Keith
On their back...not sebaceous cyst..
Can acne be caused by stress? I have acne that has started coming in on my back and cheek bones, and I am not sure why. I do not eat a lot of...
Hi! I’m 19 years old. I live in Miami, Fl and I’m a victim of acne. I’ve tried everything and nothing works. I head about Laser...
I am a 24 years old, male and have been enduring back acne breakouts for the last few years. I did not have this problem until I got back hair.
I saw...
Is it okay for a potential father to take Solodyn (minocycline) for acne? Some doctors have told me that it's okay, but the drug information says that...
I have acne problems and it comes and goes. At times it seems to be clearing up, and only brown spots are left on my face, but as my face seems to be...
I'm looking specifically at blue light therapy for acne but if there are others I'd be interested to know about those too.
I have been experiencing tiny bumps on my forehead and have tried almost everything possible. I schedule monthly facials and Microdermabrasion as well...
I have known people who were prescribed an anti-acne/birth control pill taken for 6 months and it cures acne forever. I know its been around for a...
What causes acne? Are there different causes for different types of acne, like blackheads and regular pimples?
I got a few pimples on my chest. They became lumps and I could not squeeze out the pus. Lately, I realized they already became part of my skin. When I...
My son has severe facial acne which causes redness. He has taken the 7 month Roaccutane treatment and 3 month Cortisone treatment, but still has many...
Does Hydroquinone help clear face or just prevent any damage?I have redness and dark purplish-like spots left from acne and I'm still just a teenager....
My skin is very sensitive and got a scar on my nose cause of glyco A cream which burned my skin. My derm told me to take 20mg sotret tab for a month...
I had Fraxel Laser for my acne scarring 6 weeks ago. It was very painful and the redness is really bad and it is still here. I have been told the...
I'm a 30-year-old woman, and I would like to get something done that is for acne. I had a Smoothbeam treatment 1 year ago, which seemed to help dry up...
I've been experiencing adult cystic acne for the last 18 months, and I'm positive it is due to my hormones. I'm getting married in a month and would...
Treatments for acne with kidney transplant. I have had acne for 9 years, and I use lot of treatments. However, I also had a kidney transplant a year...
I am a 23-year-old female. I have an oily skin with mild acne, but I'm not sure if my skin dries when I use some cosmetics or take some capsules. I...
I have had chest acne for about 2 years now and I've been on minocycline for the past 9 months and it hasn't gotten better. It seems to come and go...
I am 41-year-old black woman. I'm currently on Claravis. The skin is less oily now but the acne is still prevalent. Would using Tretinoin cream 0.025%...
Also, what type of laser treatments are available for the removal of hyper pigmented scars?
Are the side effects of laser acne treatment permanent? Can they be prevented?
What product would you advise for oily skin that is prone to acne breakouts?
I am currently on OrthoTri cyclen birth control, and my dermatologist suggested I switch to Yaz. I am also currently starting Differin .3% gel. I go...
I have mild acne not only on my face but down my back and shoulders "sprinkled" between my breasts. I am 25 years old. I have used some...
I am of Asian descent and have fair skin. Usually, my pimples result to pink blemishes afterwards; but I've noticed sometimes that after a large...
I have acne and acne scars on my arms, between my shoulders and elbows. How can I get rid of them without any type of surgical or laser treatment? I'm...
I have pretty bad acne and used to get Glycolic Peels every 2 months and it totally cleared up my face. Because of money, I couldnt continue, so the...
On my face there is some signs of black pimple. How can I get rid of them? How much treatment will I need to prevent facial scars?
What can I do to prevent or treat acne while backpacking or hiking when getting a shower or water isn't readily available?
I have had facial cyst present for over 3 months despite being on Accutane? I have nodule cystic acne and have been on Accutane for 2 1/2 months (20mg...
Can a pimple after being popped cause minor mucous glands to make a cyst-like bump? I woke up one morning to go to work and everything was completely...
Hi, I'm a South Asian female with acne. I have mild acne but I don't get several spots at one time--only a few spots. However, these few spots have...
Hello, I had a lesion that became a pimple. I stupidly took a needle and lightly poked the lesion until pus came out, but so did some blood. It later...
I've been using Duac for acne on my back, and I'm now considering Botox. I read that Clindamycin and Botox shouldn't be used together. Does this only...
I clean my face everyday, and I am still breaking out. I used to get one or two and I used Proactiv and it helped. It did not leave the marks on my...
My son had a Microdermabrasion done yesterday for acne. He has lesions around his mouth forehead, and cheeks. He was using Benzaclin and Tazarac,...
I'm going on my second consult with a new doctor this Friday for a skin evaluation. First doctor said I needed a BBL (literally a 30-second consult)....
Why does my acne get worse any time I use products that may contain Benzoyl peroxide?I have struggled with acne for 4 years now, and I tried using...
I have a lot of dark spots on my face from acne. Whenever I would get acne it would leave a spot. Not just certain areas, pretty much my whole face is...
I am 30 years old and have struggled with acne since fifth grade. My current pill, Lo/Ovral, helps the acne on my face, but I'm breaking out along...
I started working out and I am just concerned if it will aggravate my acne. I have very oily skin as it is and prone to breakouts. Will my hormone...
In 9th grade, my face was almost spotless. Then in 10th grade, I got very severe acne; so bad that I am now planning on taking Accutane asap. I am in...
I've been getting pimples for the past 3 years, and now my acne is getting really bad. Although I don't pop my pimples, they leave hideous marks on my...
Is there a doctor in New York who does punch incision for acne scars?
I have a tendency to get whiteheads on my upper cheeks. I have nice skin otherwise and want to know what a good solution would be? Thanks.
I have acne all over my back and chest. Are there any inexpensive acne treatments for this? I have no insurance and really can't afford to pay a...
What could this eruption be that occurs at the back of my head periodically and then heals on its own? This pimples are painful and develop with no...
I have a teenager that developed a red patch on both sides of his nose about a month ago after acne treatment. I have taken him to a couple of doctors...
I have inactive acne on my nose that are like nodes, which are from 5 years ago. What should I do? Those acne make my skin uneven.
I have four non-inflammatory acne or white head on my nose. They used to be really large acne, and they left bumps on my nose. Initially, I thought...
I had acne and after many treatments I have now got rid of the ane on the surface but there is redness under my cheeks still and some scars. Will a...
My family doctor won't prescribe antibiotics to control my acne while I'm doing Fraxel Laser treatments because he says they will cause sensitivity to...
I am East Indian (medium/dark brown complexion) and have vitiligo and some pretty bad acne scars. I would like to treat my acne scars without...
I started breaking out about 2 years ago when I was 24. I never had skin problems before that. I have been taking Yaz birth control for about three...
My dermatologist recommended that I do Thermage to treat my active acne, but I am skeptical because everything I've read about Thermage is more for...
I have been using Clenziderm (Normal to Oily) for 3 months now, and it has noticeably helped with the acne/breakouts that I've been battling for...
Can somebody explain to me what are laser punch-out and shoulder techniques for acne scars?
Would herbal hormone help in teen acne in stablizing the oil supply in the body?
I am a 30 yr old female. I have sudden breakouts of pimples once in 3 months. The pimples are painful and they leave scars on my face. Kindly...
My acne is reccuring only on right side of my face. The left side is getting healthier with no blemishes while using the current product. I also have...
My 14-year-old son has acne. The dermatologist recommended Accutane but I'm concerned about the side effects. Should we start with antibiotic and...
I have hard white bump like pimple on my face. They are mostly under my eyes they are very tender and they swell and become imflamed.I've taken a...
Could I be 36 year old male with hormone issues? I’m curious as to whether or not hypergonadism could possibly be the culprit for the following...
I am a 35-year-old African American female, and my skin is breaking out dramatically. Both cheeks are bumpy and my chin has a huge bump on it. My skin...
I am a 21 year old female who suffered from acne since 12 years old. Fortunately, I only get small pimples here and there now but I am also left with...
I also have very light thin hair on my face and I started to shave them off because they become visible when I put makeup to cover acne, can that be a...
I'm 25 and never suffered acne before. 15 weeks ago, I started to break out with quite painful lumps under my skin just on my chin area. Eventually, I...
I have struggled with whiteheads for many years now. I have used Accutane, Tetracyclin, topical salicylic acid, tea tree oil, vitamin A and E...
My daughter is 19 years old, and has a severe scarring acne. Finally, someone recommended Levulane Kerastik. Is that a good idea for a very young person?
What is the best foundation for clogged, acne prone, hypersensitive skin? I am 41 years old and suffer from extensive breakouts, very congested skin...
Does having Laser Treatment stop new acne from occuring?
What kind of treatment (lasers, light therapy, etc.) would work best for active back acne and how long do the results of these treatments last? I'm in...
What is the best and cheapest way to get rid of acne in the buttocks? I've started using a benzoyl peroxide but I have seen minimal improvement. Also...
My doctor has prescribed a Doxycycline ointment for my acne. Can I use this ointment with Proactiv?
I had an acne cyst injected with cortisone yesterday and wanted to know if it was ok to get either a BHA peel, AHA peel, or even a treatment such as...
I have been taking aldactone to treat my acne for almost 2.5 years, along with topical creams. It did not work. I also took tetracyline for a year,...
