Q18. How is acne treated?

A18. This depends upon the type of acne you have. A mild case can be treated using a good skin care product and washing the face twice daily.

A moderate or severe form will require a prescription medicine such as a topical cream or an oral medicine. Severe forms usually involve referral to a dermatologist.

Light therapy and laser treatment are another option although you will have to pay privately for these. If your acne doesn’t respond to a home-based treatment then visit your GP.

Find out more in our acne treatment section.

FAQS Index:

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Acne FAQs

1. What is ‘acne vulgaris’?
2. What causes acne?
3. Is there more than one type of acne?
4. Why has my teenage son developed acne?
5. Why do some people develop acne in adulthood?
6. What are the different types of acne spots?
7. Does eating too much chocolate cause acne?
8. Is acne caused by not washing your face properly?
9. Does stress cause acne?
10. Will sun bathing or using a sun bed improve my acne?
11. Why is it bad to pick or squeeze acne spots?
12. Does acne cause emotional problems?
13. Does make-up cause acne?
14. What is mild acne?
15. What is moderate acne?

16. What is severe acne?
17. Can I treat acne at home?
18. How is acne treated?
19. What is ‘Roaccutane?’
20. What are ‘Retinoids?’
21. What is ‘Dalacin?’
22. Does acne clear up by itself?
23. What causes acne scars?
24. How do you treat acne scars?
25. How long before I notice any difference from my acne treatment?
26. How should I manage my acne?
27. Should I follow a skin care regime?
28. What is ‘intense pulsed light’ therapy?
29. What is ‘N-Lite’ laser treatment?
30. Can we prevent acne?

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