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Top 10 tips for acne
Useful tips on what to do if you have acne. Read

How to pop a zit
Factors influencing acne
 About Acne
What is acne?What causes acne?
What are the symptoms?Prevalence and course
When to see a doctorHow is a diagnosis of acne made?
Treatment overviewHome and over-the-counter treatment
Prescription medication for acneAcne scars: treatment options
Acne: Skincare in your fortiesIsotretinoin (Roaccutane)
Acne in the news
The pill combats acne
Smoking ups acne risk
Low GL-diet may fight acne
The pill may fight acne
Roaccutane may spark blues
Acne drug hikes up cholesterol
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 Real life story
My name is Janet
So why do I find this acne thing difficult? Don't all teenagers have a few zits now and then? Yes, they do. But mine has got particularly bad in the last few months. Read more
 
 FAQ
  1. Who should I see to treat acne?

2. If my acne has cleared up, can I stop using my medication?

3. When should I see a doctor?

4. What should I avoid?

5. What's acne?

6. What are the causes of acne?

7. What can make acne worse?

8. What is the correct, medical term for acne?

9. Is it true that acne becomes worse before periods?

10. Is acne caused by dirt?

11. What must I do if I forget to take my oral medication?

12. How often should I clean my skin?

13. How many people have acne?

14. Can other medication make my acne worse?

15. Does stress cause acne?

16. Do sweating and humidity make acne worse?

17. Do only teenagers get acne?

18. Can being in the sun improve my acne?

  
 
 Test yourself
Prescription Acne Medication
Over-the-counter Acne Medication
Grading Scale for the Severity of Acne and Appropriate Treatment
The 4 Acne Factors
Factors influencing acne
How to Pop a Zit
 
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Diagram of the Skin
Diagram of the Sebaceous Gland
Diagram Blackhead
Diagram Papule
Diagram Pustule
Diagram Whitehead/Closed Comedo
 
Contents

Anatomy of acne
Anatomy of the skin , Types of acne, Incidence of Acne, How a pimple is born, Why squeeze blackheads, more...

Acne and Hormones
Acne in everybody, Acne medication and pregnancy, Women with acne, Middle-aged and acne-ridden?

Myths, Facts and Factors
Myths about acne, Acne and your diet, Factors that affect acne, Smoking and acne, You and sports-induced acne

Psychological effects
Parenting a child with acne, Signs of depression, Acne and social development

Skincare
Skincare in your twenties, Skincare in your thirties, Acne: Skincare in your forties, How to care for your skin, Acne and cosmetics, more...

Top 10
Top 10 beauty tips, Top 10 problems, Top 10 tips for acne

Scars
Stars with scars

Acne and teens
Skin care the natural way

Health tips
War on acne, Zap those zits, A spot of advice on shaving, War on Zits
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About Acne
Acne and Hormones
Acne and teens
Anatomy of acne
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