Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword -- Introduction: Common problem -- 1: What happens during an acne breakout? -- 2: Causes of acne -- 3: Self-treatment of acne -- 4: Medical treatment for acne -- 5: Alternative treatments for acne -- 6: Future of acne treatment -- Notes -- Glossary -- Organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the author.

From the Publisher's Website: Looks at what acne is, including the different types and levels of severity, what causes acne, what treatments are available, covering both traditional and alternative treatments, as well as experimental treatments. Acne is well known as a skin problem that plagues adolescents with outbreaks of pimples on their faces. But there are several types of acne, with different levels of severity. This overview of the skin disorder includes all types of acne, detailing the known causes and available treatments. Information is included on both traditional and alternative acne therapies, as well as new treatments currently being researched.