Have you been trying to find a permanent and effective acne cure but it seems like an impossible task? I bet it does, especially if you’ve been battling this condition for many years. You may have tried treatment after treatment with little luck. Well I have good news, there have been many advances made in the past few years especially when it comes to getting close to an acne cure.

See, many dermatologists are now realizing how important such a cure is for their patients. We all know that acne is not just some minor inconvenience that you experience during just the hormone crazed teen years. In fact, it can be a condition that erodes your entire self-esteem and identity, interfering with virtually every aspect of your life. Because of this, and the fact that almost 25% of the population has some form of acne at some pint in their lives, dermatologists have been working very hard to come up with a cost effective and reasonable acne cure.

So where do we stand with these new resources and brains being thrown at the acne problem? Let’s take a look.

There are a bunch of topical treatments that work as an acne cure, including the ones that contain benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. They both work as a cleanser for the bacteria that cause pimples and they also work as a drying agent. They can slightly peel the skin over the pimples and areas where you have breakouts so that future breakouts are less likely.

When using these medications as part of an acne cure, it's important to use them just as they're prescribed or instructed; overuse or misuse can mean messing up the skin around it. These medications are strong enough to clear up bacteria and to dry up excess oil but be warned, they can also be too strong to use on healthy skin that is unaffected by a breakout.

Now I know you want some miracle cure that you never need to do anything ever again to your skin but a good consistent cleaning regimen is always going to be part of an acne cure. And as with medication, it's important not to overdo this either. You may be in the habit of scrubbing your face until it's almost raw, but this is not only ineffective as an acne cure, it can irritate your skin so that it actually breaks out even more.

You’ve got to use the proper products when cleaning. Bath soap and even ones that are made for acne sufferers can be harmful, so be careful. The ones to look out for usually have a high concentration of medication and instead of working as an acne cure, they only result in drying the skin too much and leaving it red, peeling, itchy, flaky, and well you get the picture.

So what do you do?

First, it's much better for anyone with acne to use a very mild cleanser, preferably one made for sensitive skin. Usually a good cleaning at night is all that's needed as an acne cure, with just a rinse of the face in the morning.

Second, It's important to use the acne medications you have according to the directions and the tips above.

Third, make sure you moisturize as well, since acne products reduce so much moisture on the skin. It does no good to use some heavy and harsh products as an acne cure if your skin is left dry, flaky and peeling. A light, water-based moisturizer should be used for both men and women.

For more information check out online resources, talk to friends that have successfully dealt with acne and talk to a dermatologist if you need professional assistance toward an acne cure as he or she can usually help.