Acne Cure
Practical, up-to-date overview of acne causes, prevention, and evidence-based treatments - from gentle skincare and dietary factors to topical medicines, hormonal options and procedures.
Practical, up-to-date overview of acne causes, prevention, and evidence-based treatments - from gentle skincare and dietary factors to topical medicines, hormonal options and procedures.
Acne scars form when inflammation from clogged hair follicles damages skin structure. Types include atrophic (ice-pick, boxcar, rolling) and raised scars (hypertrophic, keloid). Early treatment and avoiding picking reduce risk; dermatologic procedures can improve existing scars.
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that exfoliates oily pores to treat blackheads and mild acne. Use 0.5-2% products, start slowly, moisturize, and see a dermatologist for inflammatory or scarring acne.