Acne Q&A

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about acne in one place.

A Dermatologist gave me antibiotics (Trimethoprim) for my scarring and the only thing they are doing is making me get big, swollen cysts?

Asked by: Karolina

I only have acne in my forehead... why?

Asked by: Michelle

I put coconut oil in my hair, then teach my aerobics class and the sweat from my head drips down my face. Should I shampoo my hair before teaching?

Asked by: Katia

Does instant ramen cause more acne?

Asked by: Tran

If I work out and need to wash my face during the day do I use the day cream again?

Removing the sweat after sports is important. If you workout during the day, you need to wash your face imediately after. If your skin is dry, you can reapply your mor...

Asked by: Olivia

I have used 10% BP for spot treatment. When I tried 2.5% all over the face, it wasn't working, and may have caused MORE breakouts just within a day (It was Neutrogena's on the spot treatment). What's the best/most recommended BP treatment?

Asked by: Rebecca

I was prescribed erythromycin (Two pills twice a day for two months), but I ate two pills twice a day for four months. My acne came back after stopping the pills...what should I do?

Asked by: Riya

What is the best type of makeup to use for acne prone skin?

Here are some articles that will help you choose the right makeup for your acne prone skin: https://www.mdacne.com/article/using-makeup-to-cover-a-breakout https://www...

Asked by: Sarah

I have acne and eczema. I've tried everything from masks to anti-acne creams, but my eczema keeps getting worse!!!

Asked by: Heidi

Does dairy cause acne?

Asked by: Dorothy

Can I use face masks while using MDAcne?

Masks are not an effective treatment for acne. Exfoliating masks over irritate the skin and can cause more breakouts. Hydration masks are OK but should be not used not...

Asked by: Samaura

Is Clarina, the Himalayan anti-acne cream, effective?

Asked by: Morgan

Can Seafood causes acne breakouts? Can I eat shrimps? other shellfish?

Asked by: Mckenzie

Can you cure acne with natural oils like jojoba oil?

Asked by: Michelle

Is my acne caused by genetics, hormones, or something else?

Asked by: Evelyn

Is MDacne okay to use after a laser hair removal treatment?

You can use your MDacne treatment when you do laser hair removal, as far as your skin is not red or dry during the laser treatment. To assure that, stop your MDacne tr...

Asked by: Kaitlyn

How can I start using my MDacne products?

Asked by: Sebastian

How do i get rid of an inflamed cyst?

Asked by: Shaina

What's the best way to deal with acne and anti-aging at the same time?

Asked by: Jay

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