| | Are you struggling with side effects from your acne treatments, or are the treatments just not working the way you would like? This week's newsletter is for you! Let's trouble-shoot those acne treatment problems, and help get your treatment back on track. If you have something specific that isn't covered, feel free to drop by the Acne Forum and post your question. Until next week, ~ Angela | | Benzoyl Peroxide Is Drying Me Out Benzoyl peroxide is a popular and effective acne treatment. The good news is, you can get it over the counter. The bad news is, it's drying. As in red-peeling-lizard-skin drying. | Retin-A Is Making Me Peel One of my personal favorites: Retin-A. But even I can't deny the fact that it can burn, sting, and make you peel like crazy. | My Prescription Treatment Isn't Working But more annoying than a treatment side effect is no effect. What should you do if your prescription medication just isn't doing anything for your skin? | Should I Go Back to the Dermatologist? If you're treatments aren't working, it's normal to feel a bit frustrated with your dermatologist. After all, your derm is the one who gave you these medications. Before you throw in the towel, here's why you should give your dermatologist another go. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com | | | | April Is Stress Awareness Month | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |