Hormones likely play a role in the development of acne, making the condition most common in teenagers. Teenage and adult acne can take months or years to treat successfully. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and lead to scarring of the skin.Acne treatment for severe cases usually includes one or more prescription medications. Once acne is under control, prevention strategies can help keep your skin clear of breakouts.
Acne typically appears on your face, neck, chest, back and shoulders, which are the areas of your skin with the largest number of functional oil glands.Pimples are raised red spots with a white center that develop when blocked hair follicles become inflamed or infected.
It's not known what causes the increased production of sebum that leads to acne. But a number of factors � including hormones, bacteria, certain medications and heredity � play a role.In fact, scrubbing the skin too hard or cleansing with harsh soaps or chemicals irritates the skin and can make acne worse.
With most prescription acne treatments, you may not see results for four to eight weeks, and your skin may get worse before it gets better.
Types of acne treatments include:
*Topical treatments- Tretinoin (Avita, Retin-A, Renova) and adapalene (Differin) are examples of topical prescription products derived from vitamin A.
*Antibiotics- prescription oral antibiotics may be needed to reduce bacteria and fight inflammation.
*Isotretinoin- For deep cysts, Isotretinoin is associated with severe birth defects, so it can't be taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant during the course of treatment or within several weeks of concluding treatment.isotretinoin may increase the levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood and may increase liver enzyme levels.
*Oral contraceptives
*Laser and light therapy
*Cosmetic procedures
Once your acne improves or clears, you may need to continue your acne medication or other treatment to prevent new acne breakouts.

You can also prevent new acne breakouts with self-care measures, such as washing your skin with a gentle cleanser and avoiding touching or picking at the problem areas.