How is severe cystic acne treated?

Isotretinoin (brand name: Accutane) may be used to treat severe cystic acne that doesn’t get better with other treatments. It’s a pill that is taken once a day by mouth for 15 to 20 weeks.
Isotretinoin should never be taken during pregnancy. It can cause serious side effects such as birth defects and miscarriages. Women on [...]

Treatment of acne

How your acne is treated may depend on how severe and persistent it is.
Treating mild acne
The majority of people who get acne will develop mild acne. This can usually be treated with OTC (over-the-counter) medications. OTC medications can be bought at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. They are usually applied to the skin [...]