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Bookmark or Share- Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCystic acne. Cystic acne — the most severe form of acne — occurs when oil and dead skin cells build up deep within hair follicles. The resulting rupture within your skin may form boil-like inflammation.
- Acne scars: What's the best treatment? - Mayo ClinicAcne scars are stubborn, and no single treatment is best for everyone. One or a combination of the following approaches might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring. Home skin care. Using sunscreen can help limit the contrast between unscarred skin and a scar.
- Isotretinoin (oral route) - Mayo ClinicIsotretinoin is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne. It should be used only after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried and have failed to help the acne. Isotretinoin may also be used to treat other skin diseases as determined by your doctor.
- Nonprescription acne treatment: Which products work best?The acne products that are best for you depends on your skin type, acne type and skin care preferences. Here are some general guidelines for choosing and using topical nonprescription acne products: Begin with benzoyl peroxide and adapalene.
- Acne - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicFor moderate to severe acne, you may need oral antibiotics to reduce bacteria. Usually the first choice for treating acne is a tetracycline (minocycline, doxycycline) or a macrolide (erythromycin, azithromycin).
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