Acne

Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. They are divided into two groups: non-inflammatory such as whiteheads and blackheads and inflammatory such as papules, postules, nodules, and cysts. Acne can be found on the face, underarms, groin and buttocks, and under the breasts in women. Acne can also arise after shaving or starting a medicine. Talk about your acne problem, treatments and over-the-counter products as well as prescribed medications and other cosmetic treatments on this forum.

Is Isotretinoin Effective for All Types of Acne?

Isotretinoin, commonly known by brand names like Accutane, is one of the most powerful oral medications used to treat severe and resistant forms of acne. It is especially effective for nodular, cystic, and inflammatory acne that does not respond well to topical treatments or antibiotics. While...

by Bruce Parker a month ago

I can't cure my acne and now I started going bald. Can my acne still be caused by my age?

Here is my story: I am already 21 and I still can't cure acne. Tried dozens of medicines and doctors. 2 years ago, I started to get bald. It's genetic. I've got red dots.. acne scars I guess. Acne is reduced (not eliminated) when I wash my face with specific soap...

by switch gelding over a year ago

blood boil. What is it, and why does he get them when he showers everyday with antibacterial soap?

Answered by a doctor

The person that asked about the blood filled boil, is the same thing my husband has. It came back twice. He will not allow me to try and squeeze it, because he yells stop. But, the first time he said he was able to press on it, and only blood came out. It's located on his bottom cheek LOL, so no...

by LoriL over a year ago

I squeezed an acne on my breast and some black fluid came out

This is so embarrassing because I had one just resting on my boob so I squeezed it and a lump of black cane out and idk what it is I’m in my early teens so plz tell me what it is

by Guest over a year ago

Would accutane work for moderate acne with 30/40mg per week and in how many weeks will skin change?

Hi Guys ! I got several sources of information (dermatologist, books, forums)... But I find hundreds of different opinions. I just want to know your opinion on this specific situation : Would accutane work for mild to moderate acne with 30mg or 40mg per week and with how many weeks will the skin...

by Luna over a year ago

My acne was fine until the last few weeks of the 3rd month (I take Mercilon)

I started taking Mercilon after Microgynon. now I'm on the 3rd month and my acne is worse. does this mean that the pill is not for me or is my skin acting like this because the period (7 day break) week is near?

by Angie over a year ago

cist on inner thigh

I have had a sebaceous cist on my inner thigh for a few years, and it gets irritated and inflamed alot, and sometimes it gets bigger as the infection gets bigger. Is there anything i can do to reduce the size of the infection and shrink the cist, or will i have to have it removed? If so, what kind...

by Guest over a year ago

Weird scab thing on my nose, can't stop scratching, wont go away!

So, about a year and a half ago I started puberty and I got lots of pimples around the sides of my nose. It got so bad, and hurt so much I forced my mom to pop them, because if I tried I would stop myself because it hurt so much. Problem was, when she did, it blew up my nose and left a huge...

by Jurkac Mahod358386 over a year ago

Baby Acne: How to Treat?

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by Polina22360475 over a year ago

White pimple like bump

When I was 15 I had this white bump in my crotch area and I wonder what it was but never thought of it at the time after a couple of days it hardened and it stared to bug me so I tried to pop it and see if it was a pimple or something, it didn't pop so I left it be after a month or two it was gone...

by Guest over a year ago