Treat acne-prone skin with care

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Excessive scrubbing or washing can irritate your skin and actually make acne worse. So can using astringents and facial scrubs. Instead, wash problem areas with a gentle cleanser. To dry excess oil, try using an over-the-counter acne lotion that contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

Sept. 03, 2020 See more In-depth

See also

  1. Acne
  2. Acne mistakes
  3. Acne scars: What's the best treatment?
  4. Acne treatments: Medical procedures may help clear skin
  5. Birth control pills for acne?
  6. Can zinc supplements help treat hidradenitis suppurativa?
  7. Hidradenitis suppurativa wound care
  8. Chemical peel
  9. Clinical trials for hidradenitis suppurativa
  10. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
  11. Coping with the stress of hidradenitis suppurativa
  12. Creating a hidradenitis suppurativa care team
  13. Cushing syndrome
  14. Dermabrasion
  15. Don't blame pizza, fries or dirt for acne
  16. Hidradenitis suppurativa
  17. Hidradenitis suppurativa and biologics: Get the facts
  18. Hidradenitis suppurativa and diet: What's recommended?
  19. Hidradenitis suppurativa and sleep: How to get more zzz's
  20. Hidradenitis suppurativa: Tips for weight-loss success
  21. Hidradenitis suppurativa: What is it?
  22. Hidradenitis suppurativa: When does it appear?
  23. Hidradenitis suppurativa: Where can I find support?
  24. Hirsutism
  25. Laser resurfacing
  26. Living better with hidradenitis suppurativa
  27. Managing hidradenitis suppurativa: Early treatment is crucial
  28. Hidradenitis suppurativa-related health risks
  29. Natural acne treatment: What's most effective?
  30. Nonprescription acne treatment: Which products work best?
  31. Pituitary tumors
  32. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  33. Precocious puberty
  34. Pregnancy acne
  35. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  36. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  37. Reducing the discomfort of hidradenitis suppurativa: Self-care tips
  38. Staying active with hidradenitis suppurativa
  39. Surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa
  40. Treating hidradenitis suppurativa: Explore your options
  41. Treating hidradenitis suppurativa with antibiotics and hormones
  42. What are the signs and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa?