Acne Vulgaris
Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.
No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse.
If you have acne:
- Clean your skin gently
- Try not to touch your skin
- Avoid the sun
Treatments for acne include medicines and creams.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Acne Vulgaris FDA Approved Drugs
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne.
Allergan IncFeb 24, 2016
- Treatment of acne.
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne.
- Treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne.
- Treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
- Treatment of acne.
- Treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.
Home Remedies for Acne Vulgaris
   Mix cosmetic clay (bentonite clay or other cosmetic grade clay) into warm water until to make a slurry paste. Apply to the skin. Remove after an hour or two (thirty minute minimum). Remove clay and wipe clean with water. Do not discard into the sink. | March 10th, 2020
