I am 18 and i have a lot of acne on my face .it started when i was 15. how to get rid of them ? is there any difference between acne and pimples?

Scientific Rx: This is the 21st century and you have a right to effective treatment. If acne is abundant, topical antibiotic (i use clindamycin) plus benzoyl peroxide may not be enough, and it's likely your physician can add a systemic antibiotic with good results. Dermatologists have big guns that work. It should be easy enough to clear you up.

Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or retinoids as well. If the over the counter meds alone don't control your acne after a month of daily use, see a doctor for additional treatment options. It is important to be persistent, and some patients 'get worse before they get better'.

Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or retinoids as well. If the over the counter meds alone don't control your acne after a month of daily use, see a doctor for additional treatment options. It is important to be persistent, and some patients 'get worse before they get better'.