Acne Q&A - Everything you’ve always wanted to know about acne | MDacne

Should I use exfoliating cleansers for my acne?

Asked by: Jessica

My acne is gone now — can I get rid of these post-acne spots?

Asked by: Krystal

I'm 16 years old and my skin gets super oily a couple of hours after I wash it. Please help!

Asked by: Daniel

I have closed comedones all over my face —they've been there for more than two years. I have tried many things to get rid of them, but do you have any suggestions?

Asked by: Helen

How does blue light for Acne work? Is it any good?

Asked by: Shannen

What are the best methods to get rid of pimples overnight?

Asked by: Anais

I wash my face every night, but I just can't get rid of my zits. Why?

Asked by: Star

Why is MDacne better than other acne treatments with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid?

Asked by: Dat

Should benzoyl peroxide be applied all over the face or just on the active acne lesions?

Asked by: Anna

Shaving bumps: Is there a way to get rid of them for good?

Asked by: Cherie

Should I use birth control pills for my acne?

Asked by: Rach

Is it normal for acne to leave a spot on your face, even after it's gone? Is that scarring? Can I get rid of it?

Asked by: Brooke

Is it okay to cover my acne with makeup as long as I wash it off every night and morning?

Asked by: Katelyn

I popped a large pimple on my face and now I have a cyst-like bump that does not go away. Why?

Asked by: Apurupa

Does dry skin cause acne?

Asked by: Kiss

Can you recommend a makeup brand that doesn't make acne worse?

Asked by: Emaly

I’ve lots of acne scars and large pores. How can I rid of it?

Asked by: Jyoti

Does smoking cause acne?

Asked by: Naeema

Is bacon bad for my acne?

Asked by: Katie

Can Proactiv reduce my acne scars?

Asked by: Simmi

Is it true that blackhead removal strips make my pores bigger?

Asked by: Michelle

What is benzoyl peroxide? Who invented it?

Asked by: Sunshine

I have a red dot that's leftover from a pimple. it's not a pimple anymore, but it's been there for a few months and it won't go away. I've tried everything! Is there any way to make it go away...and what is it?

Asked by: Sasha

What is the best way to squeeze a pimple?

Asked by: Kaylynn

I have a daughter who is 11 years old. How can I help her to stop her acne?

Asked by: Heidi

How can you go to sleep with no acne and wake up to 3 or 4 pimples that just show up overnight?

Asked by: Autumn

How do I get rid of eczema without accidentally inflaming my acne?

Asked by: Meg

Should I use toothpaste to heal my pimples?

Asked by: Amber

How can I remove my hyper pigmentation?

Asked by: Markeilia

I'm in my 50s and have been diagnosed with rosacea. What's the possible treatment?

Asked by: Ryleigh

Can I use my anti acne products in the shower ?

Asked by: Orest

What foods can make acne worse?

Asked by: Mindy

Can using the wrong toothpaste cause acne?

Asked by: Dayna

Does a lemon juice, organic cinnamon and raw honey mask work for acne?

Asked by: Keta

Does salt cause acne?

Asked by: Tori

What's the most common acne myth/misconception that you come across with your patients?

Asked by: Yara

What are your thoughts on Mario Badescu Drying Lotion?

Asked by: Kelly

What’s the causes for breakouts out of nowhere?

Asked by: Tina

Is it possible to treat acne with lasers?

Asked by: Allie

Is there a connection between the food I eat and my acne?

Asked by: Nathan