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TREATMENT OF ACNE: Find out what causes acne, blackheads, pimples, and whiteheads!

What are the most common ways to treat Acne?:

Acne is often treated by dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin problems). These doctors treat all kinds of acne, particularly severe cases. It is not recommended to see a dermatologists if your acne is not severe. Doctors who are general or family practitioners, pediatricians, or internists may treat patients with milder cases of acne. Control of acne is an ongoing process. All acne treatments work by preventing new acne breakouts. The goals of treatments are to heal existing lesions, stop new lesions from forming, prevent scarring, and minimize the psychological stress and embarrassment caused by this disease. Drug treatment is aimed at reducing several problems that play a part in causing acne such as abnormal clumping of cells in the follicles, increased oil production, bacteria, and inflammation. Depending on the extent of the person's acne, the doctor will recommend one of several over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or prescription medicines that are topical (applied to the skin) or systemic (taken by mouth). The doctor may suggest using more than one topical medicine or combining oral and topical medicines.

Some topicals to take for acne treatment include:
  • Topical creams, gels, or lotions with vitamin A acid-like drugs, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics to help unblock the pores and reduce bacteria. These products may cause some drying and peeling. Your dermatologist will advise you about correct usage and how to handle side effects.
  • Injections of corticosteroids may be used for treating large red bumps (nodules). This may help them go away quickly.
  • Microdermabrasion may be used to remove the upper layers of the skin improving irregularities in the surface, contour, and generating new skin.
  • Light chemical peels with salicylic acid or glycolic acid help to unblock the pores, open the blackheads and whiteheads, and stimulate new skin growth.
Other types of treatment:
  • Birth Control Pills - It has been known that birth control pills can help treat acne. Birth control pills may significantly improve acne, and may be used specifically for the treatment of acne. It is also important to know that oral antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. This is uncommon, but possible, especially if you notice break-through bleeding. As a precautionary measure use a second form of birth control.
  • Women may also use female hormones or medications that decrease the effects of male hormones to help their acne.
  • Photodynamic therapy using the blue wavelength of light can be helpful in treating acne as well.


No matter what special treatments you may be advised to use for acne, remember that you must continue proper skin care. Acne is not curable, but it is controllable - meaning proper treatment helps you to feel and look better and may prevent scars.

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