The treatment of acne ( Table I) [1,2,3,4,5,6] is based upon its severity (mild, moderate, severe) and the type(s) of lesion(s) present (noninflammatory, inflammatory, mixed). In general ...
Inflammatory acne requires topical or oral prescriptions from a dermatologist. Though papules and pustules may clear with OTC products alone, inflammatory acne is more likely to lead to scarring ...