Currently there is no cure for acne, although there are a number of treatments that can help control the breakout of acne. There are topical, systemic and procedural treatments for acne each depending on the severity of your acne. The mild to moderate forms of acne are typically treated with over the counter productions while moderately severe to severe forms of acne are treated using products from the recommendation of a dermatologist. If you have a hard time controlling your acne or have found that no previous over the counter treatments have worked then you should consult your dermatologist since you likely have a more severe form of acne.

Topical acne treatments come in the form of creams, ointments and lotions. Topical treatments can be found both over the counter and by prescription from a dermatologist. Over the counter topical treatments include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur and resorcinol. Prescription topical treatments include azelaic acid, topical retinoids and topical antibiotics. A new treatment option is Clearogen which is an over the counter product with prescription grade ingredients to help clear existing acne while helping to prevent further breakouts. Clearogen works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into DHT to reduce oil production and by blocking the androgen receptors to help prevent the stimulation of the oil glands. Clearogen is the only over the counter treatment that works by opening pores, kills bacteria and reduces the inflammation.

Systemic acne treatments are ones that work internally. This means they can be in form of a pill or injected directly into the skin. This course is typically chosen for those with severe or cystic forms of acne. It can be used in those with moderate forms of acne but usually only when topical treatments don't work. Most of these forms of treatment are only available through a prescription. These include oral antibiotics, hormonal contraceptives and isotretinoin.

Then there are procedural acne treatments which are therapies that can only be performed by a dermatologist, health care practitioner or esthetician. These treatments include procedures such as comedo extractions, light chemical peels, microdermabrasion, phototherapy, and corticosteroid injections. While these treatments are meant for severe forms of acne they also won't completely cure the condition. These treatments will typically be done in connection with a topical or systemic treatment so that the individual can achieve the maximum results. However, those with severe acne need to be prepared for the fact that the condition can recur and additional treatments may be required later.