This is a good place to start to understand what causes acne, blackheads, and whiteheads and the many different treatment options available.
Go through illustrations of the progression of acne lesions - from a normal pore, to blackheads and whiteheads, to pimples and nodular cysts.
Acne is caused by the effects of hormones on sebaceous glands. Find out more how acne, blackheads, and whiteheads are formed.
Test your knowledge of acne and acne treatments with the acne quiz.
Blackheads and whiteheads are a specific type of acne called comedones. Find out more about what causes blackheads and whiteheads and how to treat them here.
Take this quiz to find out how severe your acne is.
Find out more about acne scar types and the treatment options available to treat acne scars.
There are many topical treatments to control acne that don't fit into a specific category. The most popular of these is benzoyl peroxide. Find out more about other topical acne treatments.
Tretinoin is a very effective medication used to control acne, especially blackheads and whiteheads. This article gives guidelines that may help reduce side effects and increase compliance with this acne control regimen.
Topical retinoids have been a mainstay of treatment for acne for many years. The most well-known retinoid is Retin-A, but now there are newer and less irritating retinoids.
Topical antibiotics are a common and effective type of acne treatment. Find out more about acne treatment with topical antibiotics.
Antibiotics are frequently used for acne control. This article gives a profile of some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics to control acne.
Isotretinoin, trade name Accutane, is a medication that has revolutionized the treatment of acne. Find out more about how accutane works, who takes accutane, and some common side effects of this accutane.
An article about how people with acne suffer.
This site explains some of the myths about acne and why they are not true.
A great article from the American Academy of Dermatologists about the "curse" of acne.
Don't believe everything you hear about acne. Here are the facts.
Helpful resources for parents of teens with acne from your About Guide to Parenting Adolescents.
Read this article before you buy an acne control product. Good product reviews of over-the-counter and natural acne treatments from your About Guide to Teen Advice.
Explains statistics about acne and gives good general information about acne.
A review of acne with pictures of acne on the face and back.
This site is a comprehensive overview of what causes acne and how to control acne. It has good pictures of how acne develops.
An online brochure with several pages of information specifically for teens from the American Academy of Family Practitioners
This site features lots of information about acne causes and acne control. It also has updates on the latest acne information.
Basic information about what causes acne with good acne pictures.
A good discussion of what type of health care provider you should see for your acne.
A brief discussion of the causes of acne - hormones, heredity, and plugged oil ducts.
Accurate information about acne from the University of Maryland.
