The remedies to cure acne include prescription medications such as antibiotics, bactericides, retinoid and a newer treatment using light. There are also a number of things you can do at home to help these medications to work and to control flare and inflammation. Acne is a condition suffered mostly by teenagers but can also last well into the 20s or even early thirtieth. It is caused by an increased production of sebum that blocks pores and attract dirt and dust. This makes a good environment for the bacteria that cause acne flourish. Acne can occur on the face and chest, arms and back. It is a distressing condition that causes pain and embarrassment. (more...)