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My sixteen-year-old daughter has acne, is there an effective treatment?

Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous glands that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions.  It is one of the most common skin diseases.  If your daughter has a mild case of acne, some of the over-the-counter remedies can be effective but more severe case need medical attention.  Usually prescription medications and topical products bring the acne under control.  However, medical skin peels, microdermabrasion, and new technology utilizing the healing power of light and heat may be more effective.