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Living with acne is tough. At acnesource, we understand how acne can affect your life and that's why it's our goal to provide you with the most comprehensive, objective and accurate acne information available. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail us.

At acnesource.org, you will find the most comprehensive review of acne treatment options on the web. We present information and analysis on all types of acne treatments including prescription acne medications, over the counter acne products, FDA-approved acne laser treatments and other non-laser or light acne therapy. We even provide information related to acne scar treatment.

Information in the acne facts section of the site will help you to better understand the cause of acne and the medical science of acne. Find out in this section if there is an age bias or gender bias for acne.

In acne prevention, find out about steps you can take in your everyday life to limit the amount and severity of your acne breakouts. Read about how hormones, hair products, exercise and shaving among other things can affect your acne.

In acne myths, we debunk rumors, witches tales and longstanding beliefs about acne. Find out if diet, age or washing your face ten times per day affects your acne.

Under acne physicians, you will find a listing of acne specialists in your area. Plug in your zip code and click on one of the practices to learn more about an acne specialist near you.

Browse the acne FAQ pages to find answers to commonly asked acne questions and the acne message boards to connect with others that are looking for information to help with their acne condition.

Acne news and articles contains an up to date list of the most recent acne news, acne articles and acne research while the acne glossary defines the medical terms related to your acne condition.

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