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The most common medical treatment for acne

By acne action staff | October 15th, 2015

(This article is part of our new series – “A closer look at medical treatments for acne.”) Prescription gels...

Watch out! 3 Major Pitfalls of acne treatment…

By acne action staff | August 28th, 2014

Imagine yourself a few months from now with clearer skin. That’s what acne treatment can do – in time....

Mild to moderate acne can be distressing…

Some people with mild to moderate acne experience psychological symptoms as serious as those associated with severe acne such as anxiety and depression.
Effects of acne felt years later..

Some acne sufferers say the psychological effects associated with this condition, such as hurt and shame, continue to be felt for many years. Experts call this “emotional scarring”.
Acne and your genes

There is a genetic component to acne. One study of teens sufferers found 78% had a close family relative with the condition. Those with a family history are more likely to get it at an earlier age and develop severe acne.