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Acne
Discusses acne, a skin problem. Lists symptoms, including pimples. Covers causes such as puberty, medicines, and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome. Covers acne treatment for mild, moderate, and severe forms. Offers prevention tips.
Quick Tips: Keeping Acne Under Control
To help control acne, wash your skin once or twice a day. If you have mild acne, you can get an acne cream without a prescription. If this treatment hasn't helped after 3 months, see your doctor. You may need different medicines or prescription...
Acne: Treatment with Isotretinoin
Learn the basics about isotretinoin and how to decide if it's right for you.
Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is a medicine you use to treat acne. It comes in different strengths in lotions, gels, soaps, and liquids. How does benzoyl peroxide treat acne? Benzoyl peroxide unclogs skin pores. It also helps stop bacteria from growing and...
Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid (for example, Alpha Hydrox) are often used in products to treat acne. These products work by drying up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples and causing the top layer of your...
Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid—Topic Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some nonprescription acne treatments. When you apply it to your skin, it dries up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. It also causes the top layer of your skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling...
Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to treat severe acne or acne that's likely to leave scars. Antibiotics are often used along with other acne medicines. Talk with your doctor before using these medicines if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ...
Rosacea
Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a common skin disease that usually affects people over the age of 30. It causes flushing, stinging, and skin changes on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. In lighter skin, redness is common. In darker skin you...
Factors (Triggers) That May Cause a Flare-Up of Rosacea
Some things may cause your rosacea to flare up. These are called triggers. A trigger that affects one person may not affect another in the same way. Here are some things you can try that may reduce flare-ups. Limit foods and drinks that trigger your...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What is hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa (say "hih-drad-uh-NY-tus sup-yur-uh-TY-vuh") is a skin condition that causes lumps on the skin. The lumps look like pimples or boils. They usually occur in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpit, the buttocks, or the inner thighs. The condition...
Teen Health
Provides links to how-to information about teen health. Includes info on acne, bullying, depression, headaches, and tobacco use. Covers talking with your teen about sex and responding to substance use. Also covers anorexia and bulimia.
Salicylic Acid Topical
(sal'' i sil' ik as' id) Brand Name(s): Akurza® Cream, Akurza® Lotion¶, Clearasil® Ultra Daily Face Wash, Compound W® products, DHS Sal® Shampoo, DuoPlant® Gel, Dr. Scholl's® products, Hydrisalic® Gel, Ionil® products, MG217® products, Mediplast®...
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical
(ben' zoe il) Brand Name(s): Acne-Clear®, Acnigel®, Ben-Aqua®, Benzac®, Benzagel®, Benzashave®, BenzEFoam®, Benziq®, Binora®, Brevoxyl®, Clear By Design®, Clearasil®, Clearplex®, Clearskin®, Clinac BPO®, Del-Aqua®, Desquam®, Ethexderm BPW®, Fostex®,
Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Acne Quick Tips: Keeping Acne Under Control Current as of: April 1, 2024 Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC StaffClinical Review BoardAll Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners,...
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Provides links to information about skin, hair, and nail health. Includes info about skin cancer, hair loss, nail infections, acne, and skin protection.
Warts: Using Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many forms. These may include a liquid, gel, pad, or patch that you put on the wart. Be sure to read and follow the instructions that come with the medicine, or follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. Here are some tips to...