It has happened to almost everyone. You wake up in the morning and are horrified to see that a zit has sprouted on your face overnight. Worst of all is that you know no matter what you do, it isn't going to disappear in an instant and make up can only help so much. What you can do to expedite the process is use an acne treatment.Everybody's skin is different, so what works for your best friend might not work for you. To add to the confusion, there are a ton of different creams, pills and medications that all claim to be fast acting acne treatments. You might have to try a few different treatments before you find one that shows results on your skin. Beware though, don't stress your skin out more by trying a bunch of new acne treatments at once. That might just make things worse.
In a perfect world, acne solutions would help clear up the acne you already have while preventing future break outs, but that isn't always possible. Your acne is caused by tons of different factors, including stress, hormones, bacteria and genetics. One treatment can't tackle all of the causes, so each works in different ways.
Topping our list of the topped searched acne treatments on AOL Search is Proactiv. You have probably seen the infomercials with celebrities talking about how well it works. Their system has several different steps to help cure acne using a topical treatment.
If you are really serious about being acne free and you're not just looking for a quick fix, visit a dermatologist for a prescription acne medication. The most searched of these is Differin, a topical gel that helps prevent blocked pores. Other acne remedies include acne pills, such as Minocin, the seventh most searched treatment.
What acne treatment works for you? Let us know! Search for more acne treatments on AOL Search and find out more about acne on AOL Health.
Top Searched Acne Treatments on AOL Search:
1. Proactiv
2. Differin
3. Tazorac
4. Benzaclin
5. Retin-A
6. Phisoderm
7. Minocin
8. Vibramycin
9. Zenmed
10. Triaz
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2. Differin
3. Tazorac
4. Benzaclin
5. Retin-A
6. Phisoderm
7. Minocin
8. Vibramycin
9. Zenmed
10. Triaz
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Proactive was no active for me. Murad made me worse. Differin at night and benzoclin in the morning helped a little bit but now i have no insurance and cant afford it. So now I'm trying natural remedies like certain diets and natural topical stuff which may make my overall body healthy but do little for my face. I've tried different internal cleanses and they made my face worse.
By irwin stickel on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:09PM
The best is DERMALOGICA. YOU'LL JUST NEED THE CLEANSER AND THE SPOT TREATMENT. BOTH OF MY BOYS USE THIS.
By bev epperson on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:16PM
the only real cure is acutane
By james on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:13PM
i use differin and it works fantastically! i had tons of zits but now their gone and my skin looks flawless :)
By BAH960 on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:15PM
acutane
By james on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:14PM
Well these are all good. Cooler weather is coming and if you want like to keep your back moisturize you should try Moisturizing Back Strips they are at Nilks.com
By jgirl on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:14PM
Try Dermalogica. I use the cleanser, spot treatment and the moisturizer. Proactv too drying.
By bev epperson on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:15PM
Hi Everyone, I use Timeless Prescription® 3 Step Acne Care System. It is an excellent formula. I sell it and it can be found at www.ShopWithRob.com. You have to go under Anti Aging and then Sking Care. You will see Acne Care. It is the best on the market. Most other Acne Care systems use 50% WATER. Take a look at it. E-Mail Me at ShopWithRob@aol.com for further details.
By Rob on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:22PM
Proactiv is amazing. At least for me it is. It cleared my whole face up in Two weeks. It's nice for something to actually work.
By Elizabeth on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:22PM
I had used Proactiv for about 8 yrs. It helped to an extent, but I still got numerous breakouts on a regular basis. I started taking an Omega-3 fish oil supplement & using Olay's Total Effects anti-aging cleanser w/blemish control and finally, at age 44, my skin is in the best condition it's ever been.
By tls48412 on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:23PM
use st. ives apricot scrub it works great
By lexibootz on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:27PM
a friend highly recommended Clearskin Professional by Avon. It's an easy 3step acne treatment that is like proactive but MUCH cheaper. It worked Fabuously & fast!! You can order thru www.youravon.com/ginnyscott
By G on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:29PM
my dermatologist perscribed my doxycycline and it cleared up my skin really fast and it keeps it clear.
By Em on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:30PM
I HAVE HAD ACNE FOR OVER 10 YEARS. NUTHING WORKED - PROACTIVE, DIFFERIN GEL, CLEARASIL...FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERIOUS ACNE --GET ACCUTANE...IT'S PERSCRIPTION..IT'S A ORAL TREATMENT THAT TAKES 20 WEEKS DEPEENDING ON SEVERITY OF ACNE. FOR ONCE, I'VE FOUND SOMEHTING THAT WORKS!!!!!!IT'S A MIRACLE....I HAVE CLEAR BEAUTIFUL SKIN..,,,,
By winter d.mccray on Oct 1st 2008 at 4:13PM
Hi Everyone, I use Timeless Prescription® 3 Step Acne Care System. It is an excellent formula. Most other acne care systems use 50% water. That is why most do not work. *PARENTS* do not put your kids on pills. The side effects are horrible. Go to www.ShopWithRob.com. Go under Anti Aging, Skin Care, Acne Care. It is comparable in price to all of the others. If you have any questions e-mail me at ShowWithRob@aol.com. This is my business. This stuff Works!
By Rob on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:40PM
I used for Proactiv for years, I worked for them for a year as well. It started off working great, my skin eventually built up an immunity to it and broke out even worse! I started using the Clinique Acne Solutions kit and it works great!! I have oily skin and this kit is great...what makes it even better is a starter kit is only 35 dollars, it has lasted me almost two months and it is still over half way full. I highly recommend this product if you would like to save money every month like myself!
By Jillian on Oct 1st 2008 at 5:54PM
Forget buying expensive products. Here's what has worked for me after trying many over the counter products and prescription...TOOTHPASTE at night before you go to sleep on acne spots. See the difference next day!!
By bel on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:41PM
I am 34 and have tried everything from differin, benzoclin, accutane to proactive. I just started using Skinmedica's acne system in July and I SWEAR BY IT..it is a 3 step process that works! I have EXTREMELY oily skin, more than anyone I have ever met and it has cut out the oil and acne. I will get 1 or 2 zits every once in a while but they are very minor compared to the big daddies I used to get. I believe this product can only be purchased through a dermaologist or plastic surgeon. Check out their website. www.skinmedica.com.
By bloggeriam on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:59PM
BeautiControl has a new acne line called Skinlogics Clear - one set lasts 3 months long and costs about $75.00 and is guaranteed. All new formulas contain BeautiControl’s exclusive RestoraClear™ Complex, a botanical blend of skin-clearing vitamin C, detoxifying and purifying botanical extracts and encapsulated salicylic acid to help loosen the dead skin cell buildup that often blocks pores and leads to blemishes. The salicylic acid stays on skin even after rinse-off. Check it out at www.beautipage.com/sandiotero
By Sandi on Oct 31st 2008 at 9:16PM
I am a 37 year old male who, until a few years ago, still got breakouts like a teenager! I had been to doctors since my early 20's and antibiotics and topical treatments would work for a while and it was if my acne became resistant to each and I would break out again. About three years ago a new derm put me on "maintenance accutane". I take one 20mg capsule every OTHER day (normal treatment can be 3 A DAY) and my skin remains almost perfectly clear year round! It's amazing. When the seasons change I seem to get some mild breakouts that I can clear up pretty fast on my own. Otherwise, I am clear. If your doctor will prescibe accutane to be used this way, I highly recommend it.
By Ryan Healey on Oct 1st 2008 at 3:55PM