Acne Articles A-Z
An acne prevention plan requires: good skin care, avoiding excessive sun exposure, proper make-up and hair care products, and treatment for existing acne. This eMedTV article discusses acne prevention in detail.
Acne research scientists are studying potential new treatments for acne, including new drugs and laser treatment. Other areas of acne research are also discussed in this eMedTV article and links to more information are provided.
Proper acne skin care includes: gently washing your skin with a mild cleanser twice a day, shaving carefully, and avoiding excessive sun exposure. This eMedTV article offers more tips for acne skin care and links to information about acne.
Acne treatment can range from over-the-counter lotions or prescription creams to oral medications, Accutane, or even surgery. This eMedTV Web page describes each form of acne treatment in more detail.
Acne, the most common skin disease, is characterized by several pimples occurring in the same area. This eMedTV article offers a brief look at this condition and some of the factors that can contribute to it. Akne is a common misspelling of acne.