Acne Medical Reference

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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? Here's 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.

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.

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.

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.

Here's how to care for your skin when you have 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.