Acne Q & A

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Acne treatment - Will sun exposure or tanning help?

I have moderate acne on my face and back since I was a teenager, and my mother has always told me that I should go tanning or lay out to get rid of it.  It seems to help sometimes, but once the tan goes away my acne tends to get worse...
Asked by Sk8Gr8, Boston, MA | 3 days ago | 5 Answers

Is there a chance that Yaz will cause acne breakouts?

My dermatologist suggested that I try Yaz, because he suspects my acne is hormonal. Is this really helpful, or is there a chance that it will cause an acne flare-up? It happened when I went on...
Asked by maris | 55 days ago | 3 Answers

Chest acne treatment?

For several years I've been suffering from acne around my cleavage area. It is usually off and on and has left scarring. What is the best treatment to completly eliminate it, remove the scars, and have normal-looking skin in that...
Asked by ann_sf | 27 days ago | 4 Answers

Can acne corticosteroid injections cause pitted skin?

I received a corticosteroid injection in an acne cyst and now my skin is pitting in several areas around the injection site. Is this a common reaction? What steps can be taken to stop the pitting and correct the...
Asked by amber1019 | 63 days ago | 6 Answers

Should I wait for acne to heal before I undergo Affirm again?

My next session is in 5 days, but I broke out again. Should I wait for my acne to heal before I go through my next Affirm Laser...
Asked by sara82 | 23 days ago | 1 Answer

Subcision and Radiesse as acne treatment?

I heard that there's currently a clinical trial using subcision and Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) for acne scarring. I am thinking about going for it, but I am not sure if it would improve my appearance. Is it worth the...
Asked by anonymousgirl1984 | 28 days ago | 6 Answers

LED treatment for discoloration from Acne?

I understand that blue light can be used to reduce inflammation and kill Acne-causing bacteria. Will it also help with discoloration from...
Asked by mmcc4137 | 39 days ago | 2 Answers

How effective is Fraxel Repair for treating acne scars on the nose area?

I have some deep acne scars on my nose and i am planning on getting Fraxel Repair for the face. I was wondering if the nose area is harder to treat for acne scars or not? I am asian and also worry about pigmentation problem with laser. Is the...
Asked by Lucasmom | 121 days ago | 2 Answers

Acne scar removal - What works best for dark skin?

I am looking for a treatment that's affordable. My pores are getting larger the older I get and I would like to prevent this from increasing. I have old acne scars and reccuring mild acne breakouts, which I believe is the combination of food...
Asked by natascha | 126 days ago | 1 Answer

Will Fraxel Re:pair clear acne on Asian skin?

Hi, I'm an asian male, between a 3 to a 4 on the Fitzpatrick scale. I have acne scarring as a result of the accutane I went on a couple of years ago. I have had seven fraxel re:store treatments in attempts to heal my scarring, but the results...
Asked by Hernis | 82 days ago | 3 Answers

What is the best treatment for very mild to mild acne scarring?

I have acne and am currently taking accutane but I am already looking into my options so I can be as informed as possible when the time comes 6 months post-accutane. I have some very mild and mild scarring. It's not disfiguring or anything,...
Asked by jd2be | 93 days ago | 1 Answer

Is laser resurfacing an effective treatment for adult acne and blackheads?

I've decided to look into laser resurfacing.  I'm blonde and fair skinned and have big pores from adolescent and adult acne. I still get a lot of blackheads and sometimes pimples (I keep my skin clean etc., I KNOW the drill ;). I've had a...
Asked by KirstenLP | 89 days ago | 2 Answers

What causes adult acne breakouts?

My dermotologist cannot give me an answer to why I started acne at age 19 and since. I have a very light complexion. Never, not even as a teenager, had I ever had acne problems. I started growing this horrifying monster acne at age 19 only in...
Asked by Brenda R. | 135 days ago | 1 Answer

How do I reduce the size of pores and prevent dark spots that acne leaves?

I'm 26 years old and my skin started breaking out very badly when I was 23 years old. I've tried Proactiv but it did not work for me. Right now I'm using Neutrogena and its helping but I have a lot of damage from when my skin was breaking out...
Asked by lexie | 167 days ago | 3 Answers

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