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Health Encyclopedia: Acne

Alternative Names

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits

Prevention

References

American Academy of Dermatology. AcneNet page. Available at: http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/acne.html. Accessed March 23, 2005.

Habif TP. Acne, Rosacea, and Related Disorders. In: Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed.Mosby, Inc., 2004; 162-194.

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Expert & Community Posts

Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Myths abound when it comes to quick fixes for acne. The appearance of zits causes most of us, no... Read more »

Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne

By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

1. Play it cool but take action Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially... Read more »

When Stress Affects Your Nails - Hair -Skin....What To Do??

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...the problems caused are things like inflamed skin, acne, brittle nails, thinning hair - your... Read more »

To Have a Facial or Not – That Is the Question

By healthgal , Health Expert

...to diminish sun spots •Individuals with acne may benefit from extraction of debris... Read more »

Anti-Acne Prescription Medications

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I keep reading about lots of different types of acne medications but I'm not sure what I'm supposed... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acne

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits Symptoms Whiteheads Blackheads Pustules Cysts ... Read more »

Acne

Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." Alternative Names Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits ... Read more »

Acne

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits Treatment Take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne: Clean your skin gently with a mild,... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception

...crampsDiarrheaFatigue, unusual tiredness, weaknessHot flashesDecreased sex driveNauseaTrouble sleepingAcne or skin rash (not all OCs have this side effect; low-dose OCs actually improve... Read more »

Endometriosis: Medications

...crampsDiarrheaFatigue, unusual tiredness, weaknessHot flashesDecreased sex driveNauseaTrouble sleeping.Acne or skin rash (although low-dose OCs actually improve acne)Depression, irritability, or... Read more »

Images

Acne, vulgaris on the back

Medications

Benzaclin Top Uses and How to Use

...combination medication is used to treat a certain type of acne (inflammatory acne vulgaris). It... Read more »

Avita Top Uses and How to Use

...(tret-ih-NO-in)Uses This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and... Read more »

Differin Top Uses and How to Use

...(a-DAP-a-leen) Uses This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and... Read more »

RETIN-A MICRO PUMP Top Uses and How to Use

...(tret-ih-NO-in)Uses This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and... Read more »

Retin-A Micro Top Uses and How to Use

...(tret-ih-NO-in)Uses This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and... Read more »

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