Acne

Wondering how to get rid of acne or acne scars? Learn about the different types of acne, including cystic and fungal acne, as well as causes and treatment.

Introduction

Whether you’re a tween, teen, or a full-grown adult, acne can affect people of almost every age. And anyone who thinks it's just a minor issue has probably never had it. The fact is, acne can affect your self-esteem, body image, social life, and more.

If you're experiencing acne breakouts or need help finding an acne treatment to help keep blemishes at bay, this is the place to start.

Learn ways to reduce the appearance of acne scars and understand the different types of acne, from cystic to fungal and more.

Talk with your healthcare provider (HCP) to learn about the most effective acne treatments for you so you can start feeling like yourself again.

Acne causes

Young woman looking in the mirror looking for signs of acne on her face.

Can acne be caused by the skin care products you use? What about touching your face or sweating? Can excessively washing or scrubbing your skin trigger it? What role do stress and hormones play in the development of acne? Read on to find some common and lesser-known causes of acne.

Acne treatments

Man drying his face with a towel after a healthy skincare routine.

If you're wondering how to get rid of acne, there are a number of remedies and strategies that can help. From being aware of ingredients in your skin care products, to knowing how to treat blackheads, to getting tips for taking care of acne-prone skin, it's all here. Remember to talk with your HCP about what could be causing flare-ups and what you can do to get rid of acne once and for all.

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