Acne Overview
- What is Acne?
- Will I get Acne and who get Acne?
- How does Acne Start?
- What does Acne look like?
- What causes Acne?
- What role does sebaceous gland play on Acne Vulgaris?
- Why and what can I do to prevent my pores to become bigger?
- What are the different types of Acne?
- How long should a typical Acne last?
- What is Pomade Acne?
- At what age do adolescents (teens) start to get acne?
- Why does my face feel greasier throughout the day?
- What are the factors that can make acne worse?
- Is picking at my pimples really bad for my skin?
- What is neonatal acne and infantile acne?
- Is acne contagious?
- What role does heredity play?
- How can I prevent acne scarring or help my acne scars heal faster?
- What role do hormones play on acne?
Topical Acne Treatment
- Why are there so many different acne treatments?
- What different types of topical treatments are available for acne?
- Can I use topical antibiotics or BP while I am pregnant?
- Can I take oral medication while I am using topical treatments?
- When I start my topical treatment, will my acne get worse before it gets better?
- How long would it take to see results from topical acne treatment?
- Why does my topical acne treatment stop working after a while?
- What topical acne antibiotics are available?
- What can retinoids do for my skin?
- Can I have my lip and face waxed while I am using topical acne treatment such as Retin-A?
- Is benzoyl peroxide safe for treating acne vulgaris?
- Are topical or oral steroids good for severe inflammatory acne?
- Should I use moisturizer while I am on topical acne treatment?
- Which topical acne treatment formulations should I choose? Are creams better than gels, ointments, lotions or foam formulations?
- Can I continue topical or oral acne treatments while I am pregnant? How long should I wait before I get pregnant?
- How often should I wash my face?
- Why do I always get acne in the same spots?
- Do I need a blood test to evaluate my acne?
- What if I get only a few pimples each month, do I need to treat them?
- When should I visit a skin specialist?
Acne Myths and Facts
- Should I use only oil-free products on my acne prone skin?
- Does chocolate cause acne?
- How can I have acne at my age?
- Does dirty skin make acne worse?
- Can greasy food or any food cause or make acne worse?
- Do medications cause acne?
- Does exercise affect acne?
- Does makeup cause acne?
- Can my sunscreen make me break out?
- Why do movies and rock stars or famous people never seem to have acne? What are their acne free secrets?
- Why does my acne get better or worse when I go in the sun or tanning salon?
- Does stress cause and affect acne?
Oral Antibiotics
- When should I consider taking oral antibiotics?
- What are the most common side effects of oral antibiotics?
- How long should I be on oral antibiotics?
- What other oral acne therapies are available?
- Should I eat right before or after taking my oral acne antibiotic?
- Will I be more sensitive to the sun while I am on oral acne antibiotics?
- Can I go in the sun/tanning booth while I am taking oral antibiotics, isotretinoin or Retin-A?
- Will oral acne antibiotics affect my teeth?
Oral Isotretinoin
- What is oral isotretinoin?
- Does oral isotretinoin cure acne?
- How does isotretinoin work?
- Can I take antibiotics or use other topical acne medications while I am on oral isotretinoin?
- How long is the usual course of oral isotretinoin before I see results?
- Is oral isotretinoin suitable for my acne condition?
- What should I avoid while taking oral isotretinoin to treat my acne?
- When I start oral isotretinoin, will my acne get worse before it gets better?
- Can I have laser or cosmetic treatments, waxing, or other treatments done while I am on oral isotretinoin?
- How many courses of oral isotretinoin can I take?
- What dose of isotretinoin is right for me?
- Why didn't oral isotretinoin work for me?
- What are the side effects of oral isotretinoin?
Hormonal Acne Treatments
- Does every oral contraceptive help acne?
- What hormonal acne therapy is right for me?
- What is hormonal therapy? Do I need to have my hormones evaluated?
Procedures Performed in the Doctor's Office
- What procedures can be used to treat acne?
- Is cryotherapy right for me? Is it good to treat acne?
- What is microdermabrasion? Do they really work for my acne?
- What is dermabrasion? Is it ideal for acne scars?
- Are chemical peels safe?
- What is electrocautery?
- What laser and light treatments are available to treat my acne?
- Am I a good candidate for laser acne therapy if I have darker skin type?
- Can I do laser treatments while 1 am on oral or topical acne treatments?
- How many acne treatments do I need from those procedures done in the doctor’s office? How long does it take to see the results?
Other Treatments & News
- How do I know if an acne treatment I heard about in the media will work?
- What is photodynamic acne therapy? How does it work to help my acne?
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