Acne is the most common skin disease in the United States, affecting more than 60 million adults and teenagers each year. Acne For Dummies addresses the causes of acne, and, most importantly, what can safely be done to cover it up, treat it, and minimize scarring. The book covers everything from daily skin care, over-the-counter acne preparations, and when to see a dermatologist to the hazards and benefits of prescription acne medications and the range of dermatological procedures available to erase aftereffects. Also covered are specific issues common to acne as seen in various ethnic groups and other skin problems, such as rosacea, a condition that people often mistake for acne.   more info

A Groundbreaking, Four-Step Program that Immediately Helps to Improve Your Skin. Everyone gets a blemish now and then. But for some, acne is a way of life. Now there's a solution! Dr. Terry J. Dubrow, a renowned expert in the field of skin care and director of the Acne Clinic of Newport Beach, CA, offers a comprehensive, safe, and fast-acting, four-step cure for this condition without risky prescription drugs, unpleasant side effects, or major changes in diet or lifestyle. In six weeks or less, this program helps eliminate acne in ninety-five percent of all cases-even the most severe ones. You can see dramatic results in as little as twenty-four hours! Learn how to: * Clear up acne no matter your age or skin type * Avoid future breakouts and keep skin healthy and glowing * Treat breakouts caused by hormonal changes (including pregnancy and menopause), stress, travel, exhaustion, and more * Eliminate razor bumps in men * Effectively cover up blemishes until treatment is complete-tips for both men and women * Take care of your skin using vitamins and antioxidants. more info

An essential and comprehensive guide to acne for women of all ages

Acne is no longer just a teenage affliction. In fact, dermatologists often refer to it as a woman's disease, and drugstore shelves are filled with acne products specifically geared toward adult women. But how do you choose from the overwhelming selection of treatments? Which products are appropriate to use as you grow older, become pregnant, or enter menopause? How can you work with a dermatologist to get the most out of prescription acne medications?

Lydia Preston answers all of these questions and more, with up-to-date information drawn from her years of reporting on dermatology, as well as her own long personal experience with acne. In Breaking Out, she shares the wisdom of dozens of doctors and scientists who have devoted their careers to studying and treating acne, including: