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Acne Treatment on a Budget

By Dr. Hema Sundaram Health Expert

Being on a budget doesn't mean that you have to live with your pimples - and risk permanent scarring from uncontrolled acne. Here are five tips for clearing your skin without clearing out your wallet.

 

1. Don't pay for the packaging... or for big-name celebrity endorsements. What's inside your tube of acne cream is more important than fancy packaging or having a famous celebrity to promote it. Prescription acne medications are not only more effective; they're usually less expensive than heavil...

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Expert & Community Posts

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In response to MadDad...
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

MadDad said... My son has acne, and his dermatologist says the best way to treat it beyond... Read more »

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Can Honey Rejuvenate the Skin?
By healthgal , Health Expert

The history of honey dates back to a time when it featured prominently in healing therapies for the... Read more »

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Acne and Your Diet
By healthgal , Health Expert

When I went through my medical training, I learned that diet has little to do with acne.  My... Read more »

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Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne
By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

...often irritating to the skin.  For a step-by-step acne treatment system that really works, ask... Read more »

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Simple Steps For Treating Acne
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

As I mentioned in the tanning article, acne is caused by several key factors. The three that are... Read more »

Health Guide

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights
Drugs ResearchDrugs used to treat a variety of other diseases show some promise against various forms of skin cancer. These include the oral retinoids used for severe acne, may reduce the... Read more »
Depression Issues: Take Action: Management of depression
Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated about the disease Continue taking medication until recommended to stop by... Read more »
Migraine Issues: Take Action: Management of migraine
Although a cure for migraine headache does not yet exist, headache pain can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medication. Specifically: Keep a diary to record headache patternsAvoid... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
What is enhanced external counterpulsation?Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a treatment for angina (also called angina pectoris), or chest pain. Angina occurs when the muscle cells of ... Read more »

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...moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the... Read more »

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...moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the... Read more »

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...moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the... Read more »

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