Acne Treatments

Rotational Therapy is the very latest and most advanced technique yet developed for treating and healing acne. It is an innovative and advanced acne regimen that was developed at the Advanced Acne Institute as part of our initiative to address the shortcomings of existing treatments. It incorporates a rotating regimen of medicated wash-off therapies centered around a potent skin conditioning treatment.  Read More >>

Another treatment option that can be combined with other therapies or used by itself is a light-based treatment called Blue Light therapy. Blue Light works by killing the bacteria within acne-prone pores and is thought to offer a degree of anti-inflammatory effects.  Read More >>

In people with moderate or severe acne, topically applied medicines are usually not sufficient to treat acne effectively. In these cases, oral medications are prescribed, including antibiotics and birth control pills.  Read More >>

A variety of stress-reduction techniques can be used to achieve physical and psychological balance. Exercise can be an effective way to manage stress. A relaxing walk, bike ride or jog are some of the standard ways of minimizing stress. Read More >>

Most people suffering from acne respond well to prescription creams and/or pills, together with supportive care such as facials, chemical peels and home care regimens.  Some people, however, have very severe acne or acne that does not respond to these treatments and may need more aggressive intervention. This is especially important in people who are likely to develop scarring as a result of continual breakouts.  Read More >>

Permanent acne scarring is one of the most troubling aspects of acne breakouts, leaving the skin marred forever. Indeed, those seeking treatment for disfiguring acne scars comprise a significant number of the patients under treatment at the Advanced Acne Institute. Learn about methods we use for treating acne scarring. Read More >>

In addition to the acne treatment methods described in detail on the other pages of our website, there are other treatment methods available. Some of them are more effective than others, and we don’t necessarily recommend some treatments, but for the sake of providing you with the best information possible, we list all the common acne treatments not described elsewhere on our website here, along with some information about each treatment. Read More >>