Polyhydroxy Acids May Work to Clear Acne a Small Amount by Exfoliating the Surface of the Skin, Increasing Antioxidants, Increasing Skin Moisture, Decreasing Hyperpigmentation, and Promoting the Penetration of Acne Medications
Lipohydroxy Acid Works by Exfoliating the Skin, Reducing Inflammation, Decreasing Skin Oil, Reducing Bacteria, Decreasing Hyperpigmentation, and Promoting the Penetration of Acne Medications
Research Is Ongoing, but an Anti-acne Vaccine Is Still a Long Way Away, If It Ever Arrives
Retinoids Are Vitamin A Derivatives That Are Applied Topically and Can Help Reduce Acne
Non-prescription Treatments Are Better for Mild and Moderate Cases of Seborrhea since Their Side Effects Are Less Severe
There Is No Evidence That It Could. In Fact, African Black Soap Is Very Similar to Regular Soap and Should Be Avoided.
Red/Dark Spots Left Behind from Acne (Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation)
Perhaps to Some Degree, but More Research Is Necessary Before We Can Recommend It
Probably Not to a Measurable Degree
Triclosan May Be Useful in the Treatment of Acne, But Concerns Remain
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