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There is no one single treatment that will cure acne in most cases. This despite there being many available medical treatments. Normally, a person will undergo several different treatments prescribed by their doctor before finding the one that works.

Acne is often difficult to treat. The reason is that every person’s acne problem is unique. Large amounts of experimentation with treatments, and some trial and error, are the only way to find the treatment that will work. Stubborn types of acne illustrate this well. The professional experience of a doctor or dermatologist, especially one with significant experience treating acne, offers the most benefit.

There are some strict “no no’s” when dealing with acne. One should never scrub skin that is affected by acne. Doing so will irritate and inflame the acne, causing more pimples and prolonging the healing process.

The symptoms you are experiencing will determine the treatment you will receive. The focus will either be unplugging pores, killing bacteria with antibiotics, reducing the amount of oils (such as Accutane), or altering the hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands or oral contraceptives.

The first thing that most physicians will prescribe is a topical cream. While this is not a cure, it may help reduce the symptoms of acne. An oral antibiotic may be added to the regimen if the topical cream does not prove to be effective on its own.

Topical creams usually contain benzoyl peroxide, which is effective, but should only be used in small doses. Originally this was considered safe, but studies have shown that prolonged use or overuse can result in premature aging of the skin.

It is not advisable to attempt to deal with acne on your own. Pimple removal should only be attempted by a doctor in a sterile environment. It is essential that you find a highly-skilled, well-experienced physician to assist you in your quest to banish acne.

Realize too that you will have to be patient as it takes time to cure acne, no matter which treatment(s) are used. Oddly enough, even a treatment that is effective may cause your skin to get worse before it improves. Normally a treatment must be used consistently for four to six weeks before results will be noticeable. Add to this the fact that you may have to try a few treatments before you find the one that is effective, and you can see that it may take months of treatment before your acne is under control. So try not to be discouraged when seeking a cure for this annoying condition.