Additional Acne Information

About 90% of all teenagers develop acne. Acne is starting at even younger ages today as puberty begins earlier. To avoid the risk of permanent scars, it's important to treat acne as soon as the first signs appear. Proactiv® Solution is safe and effective for everyone, and it can help prevent blemishes from becoming a larger problem.
 
Of course, acne may also start as late as the 20's or 30's, especially in women whose hormones are constantly fluctuating. It's estimated that 1 in 4 adults between the ages of 25 and 44 experiences acne, and nearly half of all adult women experience mild to moderate acne.   

Treatment For Acne   

There's still no cure for acne, with or without a prescription. The secret to controlling acne is PREVENTION—stopping the formation of acne before it becomes a visible pimple. You need ongoing treatment to keep your skin clear. Even after blemishes disappear, you usually must continue to use an effective acne treatment to keep new blemishes from forming.

For most forms of acne, Drs. Rodan and Fields prefer topical medications. They may prescribe antibiotics for inflammatory nodular and cystic type acne, and Accutane for more severe cases. Oral antibiotics and Accutane don't cure acne—like topical medications, they gain control of the problem.
 
Please keep in mind that Accutane is the strongest oral medication available for acne and often can make a dramatic difference. But it may have severe side effects, including depression, liver damage and birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Patients must be under a dermatologist's supervision for the 5-month course of treatment.
 
Ongoing treatment with a Combination Therapy™ system like Proactiv® Solution heals your existing acne, and helps stop new blemishes from forming. Its mild formulations gently exfoliate your skin, remove excess oil, and penetrate powerful acne-attacking medicine deep into your pores. Proactiv® Solution works alone or in combination with a dermatologist's prescription.