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Symptoms of Acne


Acne symptoms are many but most likely symptoms are blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. Acne can occur on the face, chest, back, or shoulders area of your skin which have largest number of functional glands. Cystic lesions are pimples which are large and deep in nature. If cystic lesions get infected then it’s too painful and also leaves a scar on the skin.

Mild Acne


For mild acne treatment few steps can be followed:

  • Applying salicylic acid (such as Clearasil, Propa pH, or Stri-Dex).
  • Gentle cleansing with a mild soap (such as Dove or Neutrogena).
  • Applying benzoyl peroxide (such as Benoxyl, Benzac, or Clearasil).

Few pimples on you can be treatable by getting an acne cream without a prescription. Look for the acne treatment cream which has salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in them. This acne treatment cream work best if used as it stated in the label of a pamphlet available along with the cream.

Few steps for moderate to severe acne treatments may include:

  • Taking prescription oral antibiotics.
  • Taking prescription oral retinoids (such as Accutane).
  • Applying benzoyl peroxide.
  • Applying prescription retinoids.
  • Applying prescription antibiotic gels, creams, or lotions.
  • Draining of large pimples and cysts by a health professional.
  • Applying azelaic acid