We also fear, perhaps more than anything else, losing approval from others. Fear of rejection is widespread. In tribal times, being ejected from the safety of a group could have meant death. No wonder many of us like to 'fit in'.
Since acne is at its root an inflammatory disease, reducing inflammation can help reduce acne as well.1 Laser treatment normally requires three treatments, about a month apart, at the doctor's office, and costs $200-$500 per treatment, or $600-$1500 total.
The most common types of medicines that doctors use to treat acne include: 1  Benzoyl peroxide, such as Brevoxyl or Triaz. 2  Salicylic acid, such as Propa pH or Stridex. 3  Topical and oral antibiotics, such as clindamycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, and tetracycline.