Question 1

what do healing post-acne marks look like?

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Various: Dermatologists distinguish rounded, depressed, icepick, and hypertrophic/raised. Some hollywood actors and actresses have kept theirs for the rugged, real-person look; other people want them treated. A dermatologist cannot remove a scar, but can make them less visible using any of several techniques. Good luck.

Question 2

how do i know if my acne is healing? what are the signs?

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Improving acne: Signs that acne is improving include reduction of size and number of existing acne lesions and a reduction in new acne lesions.  Your face, chest and/or back will look more clear.

Question 3

whats the good treatment for acne?

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Several options help: For treatment of acne, over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide gel/cream is quite helpful. If desired, a doctor can add an antibiotic gel/cream such as Cleocin (clindamycin) gel. If more help is needed, prescription retinoids such as Retin-A or Differin gel can be used instead of benzoyl peroxide. Oral antibiotics such as tetracycline can be used also. If acne is quite severe, a dermatologist can help.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for acne!

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Multiple: So acne is a very common and complex issue. There are many many treatments and they are very individually tailored. So the best answer for you may not be the best for someone else. There are many medications that work really well but are very risky for pregnancy so require regular pregnancy tests and birth control. Others that are topical ointments. Again best is to visit with your doctor or derm.

Question 5

what is the first line of treatment for acne?

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See below: I would start out with an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide cleanser and cream for mild cases.  For more severe cases, the first line of treatment would be a prescription for oral doxycycline.

Question 6

what is the current treatment fot teenage acne?

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Acne Therapy: Topical treatments available over-the-counter include:
salicylic acid
benzoyl peroxide
sulfur
resorcinol
topical treatments available by prescription include:
azelaic acid
topical retinoids - adapalene, tazarotene, tretinoin
topical antibiotics - clindamycin, erythromycin, sulfacetamide
systemic acne treatment options:
solodyn or doryx (doxycycline).

Question 7

is greenstone acne treatment good ?

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Clindamycin: It's pretty good for relatively mild disease, but never use an antibiotic as sole treatment for acne. It's especially good in combination with topical benzoyl peroxide.

Question 8

i need help finding an acne treatment?

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Acne treatment: Dermatologists are experienced at acne management. Find one.

Question 9

what is the best recommended acne treatment?

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Rx: If it's worrisome enough to write healthtap, you deserve a 21st century rx. I start with topical clindamycin, with a retinoic acid derivative if there are many blackheads, maybe benzoyl peroxide if not. Nastier acne or if present on the trunk usually requires an appropriate systemic antibiotic as well, and for the deep stuff, dermatologists have the big guns. Should be manageable. Good luck.

Question 10

please describe a good acne treatment for me?

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Scientific Rx: Two weeks trial of topical benzoyl peroxide alone. This clears most mild acne. If not clear, physician's office visit. Options may include topical retinoic acid derivative, topical clindamycin, the oral contraceptive pill for a woman who can take it, and/or an appropriate systemic antibiotic right for the patient. Tough cases referred for isotretinoin. Manage as a chronic disease. Good luck.

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