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What Is Acne

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

Stress: Skin-Damaging, Acne-Causing

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...pimple erupted?? According to experts - yes, the acne may have come because instead of adopting... 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 »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights

...some promise against various forms of skin cancer. These include the oral retinoids used for severe acne, may reduce the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancers in certain types of patients. A wide range... Read more »

Psoriasis: References

...Strengthened Risk Management Program to Enhance Safe Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) for Treating Severe Acne. US Food and Drug Administration. Rockville, MD: National Press Office; August 12,... 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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