Acne: Types, Causes, Risks and Research

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the United States. Over 17 million people suffer from the disease every year. And that's just what acne is: a disease. Forget all the information you get from well-meaning friends and relatives. Eating too much chocolate or bad hygiene does not cause the condition, nor does oily skin. Acne is a medical condition, and like any medical condition, treatments are available to fight it.

Acne is not something you have to live with. Appropriate treatments, ranging from over the counter topical medications to prescription drugs, can help minimize oily skin, clear up your condition and prevent scarring.

Dermatologists have done research on the disease for many years: they've done the work. You might as well benefit from it!

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