Acne Medical Reference

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.

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.

Can light treat acne? Find out how phototherapy might give you clearer skin.

Learn more from WebMD about alternative treatments for acne - from honey to fruit acids - and what the experts say about them.

WebMD looks at the types of birth control recommended for acne treatment in women.

Learn more from the experts at WebMD about acne, including triggers and treatment.

Which makeup and skin care products should you use if you have acne? WebMD offers a complete guide to the products that won't aggravate your acne.

Pink pimples ("neonatal acne") are often caused by exposure in the womb to maternal hormones. No treatment is needed, just time.

The occasional pimple needs no treatment. Over-the-counter cover-up creams and cosmetics, if used at all, should be water based.

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.

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.

Does your teen have acne? Get answers from WebMD about treating this common skin problem.

Ten tips for preventing acne written just for teens.

Learn more from WebMD about the causes and treatment of acne.

Acne is a skin problem that affects many teenagers. Find out why.

WebMD explains the treatment options for acne.

What is acne? Get the basics on this skin condition from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD explains skin care for those with acne.

Learn about the symptoms of acne -- and signs that you should call a doctor -- from the experts at WebMD.

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.