If acne does not respond to over-the-counter (OTC) treatment, a person may wish to receive treatment from a dermatologist. The treatment can depend on factors including the acne’s type, severity, and ...

A look at the most common medications used in patients with acne. Casey Butrus, PharmD: Hilary, we have many different treatment options for acne, different mechanisms of action that have been around ...

Although many topical or systemic antibiotics exist to treat acne vulgaris, the common inflammatory skin disease is not fully treatable. A new article published in The Journal of Clinical and ...

Acne vulgaris Researchers examined the relationship between dairy and acne severity and frequency. A significantly lower frequency of acne, as well as lower rates of severe acne, has been reported ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Acne is a common skin condition that can vary in severity from a few pimples to large, inflamed cysts. Several oral medications are available through prescription to help treat acne. The most ...