Acne Medical Reference
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How to Get Rid of Blackheads
If you get blackheads -- a type of acne that happens when dead skin cells and oil clog your pores -- you have plenty of methods to treat them. There are also ways to prevent new ones from forming.
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Acne Treatments That Work
Finding the right treatment for your acne can be a challenge. WebMD help you find out what’s out there and how they work can help.
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Acne is Bad Enough. Get the Information You Need to Find the Right Treatment for Skin Damage and Scars.
Acne can leave scars -- emotional as well as those you can see. WebMD helps you sort through the many options for treating damaged skin, from at-home remedies to surgery.
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Do I Need Phototherapy for Acne?
Can light treat acne? Find out how phototherapy might give you clearer skin.
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Birth Control for Acne Treatment: Types, Benefits, Risks
WebMD looks at the types of birth control recommended for acne treatment in women.
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Acne Alternative Remedies: Manuka Honey, Tea Tree Oil, Zinc, Yeast, and More
Learn more from WebMD about alternative treatments for acne - from honey to fruit acids - and what the experts say about them.
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Acne During Pregnancy: Causes, Home Remedies, and Treatments
Learn more about pregnancy acne -- a condition caused by changing hormone levels -- and how to treat it so that you don't harm yourself or baby.
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Acne Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more from the experts at WebMD about acne, including triggers and treatment.
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Makeup and Skin Care for Acne
Which makeup and skin care products should you use if you have acne? Here's a complete guide to the products that won't aggravate your acne.
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Picture of Baby Acne
Pink pimples ("neonatal acne") are often caused by exposure in the womb to maternal hormones. No treatment is needed, just time.
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Picture of Acne
The occasional pimple needs no treatment. Over-the-counter cover-up creams and cosmetics, if used at all, should be water based.
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Teen Acne: Prescription Treatments for Acne
If over-the-counter acne products don’t clear your teen’s acne, it may be time to consider prescription treatments. Here’s acne treatment information for teens and their parents.
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Teen Acne: When Should You See a Doctor?
Some cases of teen acne are best treated by a doctor or dermatologist. Here's how to tell the difference between mild, run-of-the-mill teen acne symptoms and something more serious.
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Teens and Acne
Does your teen have acne? Get answers from WebMD about treating this common skin problem.
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10 Tips for Preventing Acne
Ten tips for preventing acne written just for teens.
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Acne
Learn more from WebMD about the causes and treatment of acne.
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Teenage Acne
Acne is a skin problem that affects many teenagers. Find out why.
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Causes and Treatment of Acne
WebMD explains the treatment options for acne.
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The Basics of Acne
What is acne? Get the basics on this skin condition from the experts at WebMD.
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Skin Care Tips for Your Acne
Here's how to care for your skin when you have acne.
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The Symptoms of Acne
Learn about the symptoms of acne -- and signs that you should call a doctor -- from the experts at WebMD.
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Understanding Acne Treatment
How is acne treated? WebMD offers a comprehensive guide to prescription and nonprescription treatments for this skin condition, along with tips for preventing acne outbreaks.