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Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne?
Guides you through decision to take isotretinoin for severe acne. Looks at the benefits and risks of this medicine. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

Types of Acne
The different types of acne include: Newborn acne. About 20% of newborns develop mild acne. This may be because certain hormones are passed to them through the placenta by their mothers just before delivery. Or newborns may get acne because the stress of birth may cause the baby's body to release hormones. Newborns with...

Acne
Discusses acne, a skin problem. Lists symptoms, including pimples. Covers causes such as puberty, medicines, and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome. Covers acne treatment for mild, moderate, and severe forms. Offers prevention tips.

Quick Tips: Keeping Acne Under Control
To help control acne, wash your skin once or twice a day. If you have mild acne, you can get an acne cream without a prescription. If this treatment hasn't helped after 3 months, see your doctor. You may need different medicines or prescription medicines. Daily tips for controlling acne You can help prevent acne from...

Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide
Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide—Topic Overview Benzoyl peroxide is a medicine you use to treat acne. It comes in different strengths in lotions, gels, soaps, and liquids. How does benzoyl peroxide treat acne? Benzoyl peroxide unclogs skin pores. It also helps stop bacteria from growing and causing acne pimples and...

Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy Acids—Topic Overview Alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid (for example, Alpha Hydrox) are often used in products to treat acne. These products work by drying up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel. Skin...

Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid
Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid—Topic Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some nonprescription acne treatments. When you apply it to your skin, it dries up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. It also causes the top layer of your skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling...

Acne: Treatment With Antibiotics
Doctors often prescribe antibiotics to treat severe acne or acne that's likely to leave scars. Antibiotics improve the look of your skin by killing bacteria that cause acne. This means you'll have fewer pimples and redness. Less acne means less acne scarring. You can put antibiotics right on your skin (topical) or take...

Salicylic Acid Topical Foam 0.5% (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. The first time you use this medicine, apply a small amount to one or two small areas of acne for 3 days. If you see an allergic reaction, do not use this product and seek medical help quickly. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can include trouble breathing, skin rash, itching...

Salicylic Acid Topical Solution 2% (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
For acne. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Sulfacetamide Topical Lotion (SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE SUSPENSION - TOPICAL (ACNE ONLY))
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, dandruff, skin disease. Brand Name(s): Klaron. Generic Name: Sulfacetamide Sodium.

Salicylic Acid Topical Solution 5% (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Clean and dry the area to be treated before applying the medicine. The first time you use this medicine, apply a small amount to one or two small areas of acne for 3 days. If you see an allergic reaction, do not use this product and seek medical help quickly. Symptoms of an allergic...

Salicylic Acid Topical Solution 0.5% (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
For acne. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Salicylic Acid Topical Gel (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin disorder, skin inflammation, warts. Brand Name(s): Clearasil Acne Control, Clearskin Blemish, Keralyt 5, Keralyt, Stri-Dex Clear Gel. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Salicylic Acid Topical Ointment (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin disorder, skin inflammation, warts. Brand Name(s): Bensal. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Salicylic Acid Topical Cream (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin disorder, skin inflammation, warts. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Salicylic Acid Topical Lotion (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin disorder, warts. Brand Name(s): DermalZone, Sebasorb. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Salicylic Acid Medicated Pad (SALICYLIC ACID (FOR ACNE) - TOPICAL)
For acne. Brand Name(s): Clearasil Daily Clear, Stri-Dex, Stridex. Generic Name: Salicylic Acid.

Rosacea
What is rosacea? Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a very common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Some people get little bumps and pimples on the red parts of their faces. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in your eyes. Some people...

Factors (Triggers) That May Cause a Flare-Up of Rosacea
Some things may cause your rosacea to flare up. These are called triggers. Here are some examples of rosacea triggers. There are some things you can try that may reduce flare-ups. Alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks. Limit how much of these you drink and eat. Dry skin. Use a moisturizer to protect your face from...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa
What is hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa (say "hih-drad-uh-NY-tus sup-yur-uh-TY-vuh") is a skin condition that causes lumps on the skin. The lumps look like pimples or boils. They usually occur in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpit, the buttocks, or the inner thighs. The condition...

Tretinoin Topical Cream (TRETINOIN - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, dry skin, skin discoloration, skin disorder, skin lines and wrinkles, warts. Brand Name(s): Avita, Retin-A, Tretin X. Generic Name: Tretinoin.

Tretinoin Topical Gel (TRETINOIN - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin disorder, warts. Brand Name(s): Atralin, Avita, Retin-A. Generic Name: Tretinoin.

Tazarotene Topical Foam (TAZAROTENE - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, psoriasis. Brand Name(s): Fabior. Generic Name: Tazarotene.

Tazarotene Topical Lotion (TAZAROTENE - TOPICAL)
For acne. Brand Name(s): Arazlo. Generic Name: Tazarotene.

Trifarotene Topical Cream (TRIFAROTENE - TOPICAL)
For acne. Brand Name(s): Aklief. Generic Name: Trifarotene.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Topical Lotion (SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE/SULFUR - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin condition (rosacea) skin disease. Generic Name: Sulfacetamide/Sulfur.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Topical Foam (SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE/SULFUR FOAM - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin condition (rosacea) skin disease. Brand Name(s): Avar. Generic Name: Sulfacetamide/Sulfur.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Medicated Liquid Soap (SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE/SULFUR FOAM - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin condition (rosacea) skin disease. Brand Name(s): Avar.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Medicated Pad (SULFACETAMIDE/SULFUR CLEANSER - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin condition (rosacea) skin disease. Brand Name(s): Avar, Plexion, Rosula, Sumaxin. Generic Name: Sulfacetamide/Sulfur.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Medicated Liquid Soap (SULFACETAMIDE/SULFUR CLEANSER - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin condition (rosacea) skin disease. Brand Name(s): Avar, BP 10-Wash, BP Cleansing Wash, Plexion, Rosanil, Sumadan Wash, Sumaxin. Generic Name: Sulfacetamide/Sulfur.

Sulfacetamide/Sulfur Topical Cream (SULFACETAMIDE/SULFUR CREAM - TOPICAL)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: acne, skin condition (rosacea) skin disease. Brand Name(s): Avar, Plexion. Generic Name: Sulfacetamide/Sulfur.

Teen Health
Provides links to how-to information about teen health. Includes info on acne, bullying, depression, headaches, and tobacco use. Covers talking with your teen about sex and responding to substance use. Also covers anorexia and bulimia.

Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Tretinoin (Avita, Renova, Retin-A) is a topical medicine most often used to treat acne. It is sometimes used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and to smooth rough facial skin. Tretinoin is made from vitamin A and is sometimes called vitamin A acid or retinoic acid. It comes in cream, gel, and liquid forms. Side...

Skin, Hair, and Nails
Provides links to information about skin, hair, and nail health. Includes info about skin cancer, hair loss, nail infections, acne, and skin protection.

Warts: Using Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many forms. These may include a liquid, gel, pad, or patch that you put on the wart. Be sure to read and follow the instructions that come with the medicine, or follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. Here are some tips to...