Acne Treatment Questions

I have very sensitive skin which reacts to an awful lot of products and lately I have had quite bad acne and inflammation on my face. I have tried products with salicylic acid, which just makes my face sore. Wh... Read more

I am currently in the one month waiting period to receive Accutane I want to get chemical peel (VI peel) during this time. To try and clear some of my acne scarring prior because I know I will be unable to do t... Read more

I'm a 24 year old man and I still get acne on my chest, back and shoulders. I've suffered from acne for over 12 years. What can be done? Read more

I took Isotretinoin for 6 - 7 months. After that period, my acne had gone for some months, but now it has returned again. What should I do now ? Should I take the capsules again, or should I try something else?... Read more

Accutane is not a option for me and I have tried many antibiotics. What are my options for severe acne? I have heard about laser treatment. Does it work? I am 29 and I have dealt with this for 6-7 years now. Wh... Read more

How long will Laser Acne Treatment keep my acne at bay? Read more

For the past month I have been getting tiny acne-like papules in a triangular area next to my nose spreading to my cheek They only appear at night and in the morning it is relatively clear. I have used steroid... Read more

I'm a 21-year-old girl who has small holes in her face and a nose covered with dark blackheads. What treatment can you recommend? Read more

I have mild acne on my chin and cheeks, which is really getting me down. I tried dianette, but that made it worse when I took it for two months. What other acne medicine can I try? Read more

I am planning to undergo laser treatment for my acne and scars. I am newly married and expecting pregnancy in the next 6 months. Will this treatment affect chances for pregnancy? Read more

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But I have heard that it has side effects on sensitive skin. I am really concerned, and very confused as I don't have any other option. Can you tell me if it is a safe option? If not, then what else can I do? Read more

I don't have the acne I did when I was a teenager, but still break out from time to time. A few of my co-workers swear by brands only sold in dermatologist offices, like Obagi. What are these better than brands... Read more

Where can I get laser treatment? Read more

Which over-the-counter acne products are most effective? Are there any particular active ingredients to look for? Read more

My dermatologist mentioned birth control as a possible treatment for my acne if topicals didn't work. How could birth control affect my face? Read more

How does the pill help with acne? Read more

What are the different "types" of acne, and what treatment options are best for each? Read more

How is Acne Rosacea different from other types of acne? Read more

I am 19 years old, and my acne is persistent and I have dry skin, and otc medications do not work for my acne since giving birth. Would you consider this hormonal acne still? What would be the best treatment? Read more