Oral or topical antibiotics — such as tetracycline and erythromycin — can help treat severe, painful acne that is related to bacteria on the skin. They can also help reduce inflammation, which may ...

Severe acne is more than just an inconvenience — it is stubborn, requires a dermatologist's care, and can be extremely painful, leaving emotional and physical scars in its wake. Those who experience ...

Among nearly 20 different agents and treatment combinations, topical triple-agent fixed-dose combination (FDC) gel emerged as the most efficacious for moderate-to-severe acne. Researchers who ...

If acne does not respond to over-the-counter (OTC) treatment, a person may wish to receive treatment from a dermatologist. The treatment can depend on factors including the acne’s type, severity, and ...

Although many topical or systemic antibiotics exist to treat acne vulgaris, the common inflammatory skin disease is not fully treatable. A new article published in The Journal of Clinical and ...

Acne vulgaris or acne is the most common skin disorder in the world. Estimates suggest that acne affects almost 650 million teens and adults worldwide. It can persist into adulthood or crop up later ...

A look at the most common medications used in patients with acne. Casey Butrus, PharmD: Hilary, we have many different treatment options for acne, different mechanisms of action that have been around ...