Treating Your Acne

Acne treatment comes in many different shapes and sizes, including over-the-counter medication, prescriptions medications, and procedures. Learn more about all the acne treatment options that are available.

Antibiotics are frequently used for acne control. This article gives a profile of some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics to control acne.

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.

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.

Zeno is a new handheld medical device that is used to treat certain types of acne without medication. Find out more about how Zeno works and whether it might work for you.

Zeno is a new handheld medical device that is used to treat certain types of acne without medication. This article summarizes the double-blinded, placebo controlled trial that shows how effective Zeno is.

Good information from your About Guide to Pediatrics on treatments of acne in adolescents including medication guides.

This is a great place to start for information about how to control your acne.

Information for parents about how to treat your child's acne from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Information about the types of acne treatments available.

Explains how the pill and other hormone therapies can be used to treat acne in women.

Information about acne treatments you can get without a prescription.