Reviewers say the following about acne treatments:

  • Acne is not caused by junk food. It can, however, be caused by an allergic reaction to certain foods, including nuts and dairy products.
  • It may take some experimentation to find the right treatment. There is no single product or combination of products that is right for everyone. Finding a perfect match will more than likely take a lot of trial and error as well as mixing and matching of products. This is true of over-the-counter treatments as well as prescription medications.
  • Results may not be immediate. It can take six to eight weeks to see results from any particular product. In some cases, conditions may get worse before they get better. You should, however, discontinue use if you experience irritation or an allergic reaction.
  • You don't have to "feel" it for a product to be working. Experts say that "tingly" sensations are nothing more than a marketing ploy. The ingredients that create them will not fight blemishes and may irritate your skin.
  • Acne treatments generally do not treat existing blemishes, but prevent new blemishes from forming.
  • Over-the-counter acne treatments work best when applied to the entire affected area and not just to "spots."
  • Moderate to severe acne may require the care of a dermatologist. Some cases of acne will not respond to over-the-counter treatments. This type of acne requires the immediate attention of a dermatologist to help prevent scarring.
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