How can you clear up acne?

Can not clear up!: You can't stop it. Only control. You can try over the counter things but start logically and record the effects of each one you try. Each one you try should be at lest three months! when you feel you have not had benefit it is time to see pcp. Do the same but with his advice. There are quite a few choices. You have too much oil and thick surface skin in simple terms. Hormonal changes causing!

Real Rx: This is the 21st century and all acne is manageable using today's science, usually cheaply. I start with benzoyl peroxide if you can stand it plus topical clindamycin, plus retinoic acid if you have blackheads. More serious acne responds nicely to a systemic antibiotic that's right for you, or the oral contraceptive pill will relieve it if appropriate; dermatologists have the big guns.

Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide 5% 2x/day has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician for prescription-strength rx. No home remedy will be so effective. Acne is a serious, chronic disease that must be managed until it self-cures, or you will have a serious personal and professional liability. Work at it until it's under control.