Acne: From Acne Causes to Acne Treatments
Though acne is a common skin disease—60–70% of people are affected by acne at some point in their lives—those with persistent acne can feel very alone: feelings of isolation, depression and social inhibition frequently occur with acne. Yet there’s no need to suffer alone anymore. Use the Acne Web Guide to research acne treatment in the privacy of your home, find the latest news and research on acne, and connect with a community of other acne sufferers through online support groups.
Expand All Guide SectionsAcne Causes
Understanding the cause of acne is the first step toward treating it. Unfortunately, there’s ... read more »
Acne Treatment
Whether you’re a teenager with acne who’s been told, “You’ll outgrow ... read more »
Acne Help
Gone are the days when you had to suffer alone with your acne. The Web makes it easy to find acne help, and ask questions, get advice and a gain sense of community with other acne sufferers—all anonymously, if you like. Use the sites below to find forums, support groups and blogs to keep you informed and connected.
Insights for Acne Help
- If there’s any doubt in your mind that acne can cause all kinds of emotional trauma, read “Acne Can Change the Way You See the World” to find a list of the negative effects acne can have and some actual quotes from patients with acne describing how they feel.
- Perhaps due to the social withdrawal and embarrassment associated with acne, our search for face-to-face acne support groups turned up very few results. Asking your dermatologist if she is aware of a local acne support group may be your best bet.
- Though face-to-face support groups are rare, online support groups for acne sufferers are flourishing. Some of the forums we didn’t include are very out of date or full of posts recommending “miraculous” cures for acne. Keep in mind that some Web sites are merely trying to sell a product, and they sometimes have their own employees pose as anonymous users who rave about how great the product is. Not everyone tells the truth on forums, so be wary of posts about particular products and be careful about how much personal information you share online.
Top Sites for Acne Help
For online acne support groups and forums …
Acne.org
features a very active forum with thousands of posts. Look for posts on acne types, acne medications, scar treatments and more.
HealthBoards.com
hosts an acne message board. Look for frequent posts on topics like cystic acne, popular medications, and tips and advice from other users.
DailyStrength
has an online support group for acne. Create a free profile to exchange messages and virtual hugs, and to share your experiences. Also find news headlines relating to acne, information on treatments, product recommendations and advice.
The Acne Support Group in Cyberspace
has a strong online presence, and is constantly referenced on other sites. Unfortunately, it’s gathered a bit of dust lately, and many of the forum topics haven’t been touched in a year or two. If you’re not looking for a quick response to your post but just want to browse advice and information, this might be worth a visit.
For acne blogs …
Distressed Derma,
written by a woman with hormonal acne, is overloaded with ads and product recommendations that make it a bit of a visual nightmare. But with a no-nonsense yet empathetic tone, the author guides you through the labyrinth of acne products, treatments, attitudes and emotions.
Savvy Skin
is a colorfully cluttered blog written by a woman who has battled early wrinkles and adult acne. She shares her personal experiences and knowledge gained from working at a skincare spa in Las Vegas. Browse the most recent posts or skip directly to the Acne category.
Who knew?
Skinema.com
recognizes that laughter is the best medicine. Created by a “dermatologist and film buff,” the site takes a close-up, tongue-in-cheek look at celebrities with skin problems and the various rashes, scars and lesions that turn up in the movies.
Acne Research and News
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