There are several options for acne scar treatment. Which one is best for you will depend on your skin and the type of scar that you have. Laser Treatment Laser treatment for scarring can be very effective but it is probably the most expensive treatment method. For some types of scars one treatment is enough, but for others you may need up to 10 sessions. Laser treatments for acne scars vary in the type of laser that is used. Some aim to...

There are several types of acne medications available both over-the-counter and by prescription. Most treatment starts with the use of topical acne products.  These products are applied directly on the skin over the problem areas. These products help by killing the bacteria on the skin that may be causing the acne, but also decrease the infection caused by the condition itself. It also works to indirectly keep the pores open. Topical...

There are many over-the-counter products available for treating acne. So which products are helpful, and which could  actually be harmful to your skin? Soap is one of the most common products used to cleanse the skin, and for some people is okay to use on acne afflicted areas. It can, however, aggravate these areas depending  on one’s skin type, skin sensitivity, and actual acne condition.  That is why it is important to use a...

There are several prescription medications to treat moderate to severe acne. Many are topical (applied to the skin surface), others are taken as pills or injections. All require at least one visit to a professional dermatologist or physician. Isotretinoin (Accutane) Accutane is one of the oldest, and among the most effective, prescription medications for treating moderate to severe acne. It is used on cystic and other advanced forms and has...

Most acne is mild enough that over the counter, non-prescription medications can do an effective job of clearing up acne in as short a time as possible. Benzoyl Peroxide One of the most common – and most effective – treatments possible for mild acne, benzoyl peroxide is used daily by millions. It works by helping combat the bacteria that is partly responsible for acne in the first place: Propionibacterium acnes. It also helps to...