Alcohol based products for acne can actually increase your breakouts. Alcohol can cause more irritation and causes the skin the inability to heal effectively. Alcohol can actually increase oil production in the skin causing it to be counteracted when treating acne.

Alcohol-based toners frequently over dry the skin and therefore the user will frequently apply heavier moisturizers to compensate. This will increase the potential for more severe acne.

Sure there are always home remedies but they may not be the most effective options.

Yes, there are several different types ranging in various levels of severity.

Each has its own way being treated. Best to see your Dermatologist to get the best treatment for your skin.

Cystic acne is the most severe and potentially the most scarring. This type of frequently requires antibiotics or isotretinoin.

Comedonal acne, blackheads, can frequently be treated with appropriate cleansing, oil free moisturizer, and topical salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

The biggest mistakes people may make when treating acne is not sticking with one treatment long enough to have good results.

Over scrubbing and cleaning. It's best to use a gentle cleanser and gently clean the infected areas, such as using our non-soap SkinResourceMd facial cleanser with a soft wash cloth and cool water.

Best thing to do is keep area clean and use products that are oil free.

Applying ice and over-the- counter hydrocortisone 1% cream can also be temporarily helpful.