Just when you thought you’d put acne behind you, here it comes again. Acne doesn’t just occur in teenagers, adults can get it too. Here we’ll go over some of the most effective acne treatments currently on the market.

If you got acne as a teen, it was probably acne vulgaris. This malady is quite different from the equally-embarrassing acne rosacea. Of all acne treatment discoveries, one of the greatest has to be the use of topical retinoic acid, or Retin-A. A couple of newly formulated, slow releasing formulas can decrease the skin irritation that Retin-A can sometimes bring about.

Some other treatments tackle the things that cause acne, and they can (and often are) used together. Some of these treatments are: Lactic acid, or glycolic/gluconic acid (all of these are alpha hydroxys) -Antibiotics (overuse can make the patient’s body antibiotic resistant) -Birth control pills -Topical antibiotic creams -Benzoyl peroxide -Accutane for severe cases

Of all those options, Accutane is the most dangerous because it can cause birth defects. If you’re a woman who’s opted to use Accutane, make sure that you use a birth control method to avoid getting pregnant.

If you go to a doctor for your acne, it will be treated surgically. It can also be done at home, but this isn’t usually advisable because popping pimples by hand can result in scarred and infected skin. Most severe cases of acne will require a doctor’s care and treatment.

Those who have milder cases often can successfully treat their acne “over-the-counter”. Your corner drugstore is full of treatment options. Try one!

Most people will have to try more than one type of treatment in order to successfully clear up their acne. Try the various options until you find one that’s right for you. Many times its a matter of sticking to a whole regimen to try and get rid of the acne all together. Many times acne is caused by triggers which if reduced lead to acne going away.