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Helping Your Teen With Acne

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Teen Acne Solutions

Acne creams. Skin care. Medicine.
What's the right acne treatment for
your teen?

Teen Acne: Causes and Prevention

Causes and Types of Teen Acne

Why do some teens get acne and others don't? Is it habits or hormones?

10 Tips for Preventing Pimples

Get the right acne product. Use light makeup. Beware what you put in your hair.

When to Get Medical Help for Teen Acne

When Should You See a Doctor About Teen Acne?
Is your teen's acne severe? Have drugstore treatments failed? Is your teen at risk of scarring? Has acne affected your teen's self-esteem?
Prescription Treatments for Teens With Acne
When drugstore acne products don't work, what can you do? Some prescription creams help unclog pores and attack the bacteria behind acne.

Slideshow: Top Tips for Clear Skin

Clear Skin Tips

Clear Skin: 17 Dos and Don'ts

Don't use rubbing alcohol. It can irritate your skin. Do use "non- comedogenic" moisturizer. It won't clog pores. See WebMD's top dos and don'ts for clear skin.

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