Free Acne Booklet

Free Acne Booklet (NAPSA)—Acne affects four out of five people at some point in their lives. While the exact cause of acne is unknown, factors that may contribute to acne are heredity and increases in hormones. There is little evidence that choco- late, greasy foods or dirty skin causes acne. For mild acne, doctors mayrec- ommend an over-the-counter or prescription medicine applied directly to the skin. When acneis more severe, doctors may pre- scribe antibiotic creams, vitamin A derivatives and other topical skin medications, in addition to antibiotics taken by mouth. The booklet “Questions and Answers About Acne”offers information and treatmenttips. Researchers are looking for new drugs to treat acne that focus on reducing oil (sebum), treating scars without damaging outer layers of the skin and understanding how acne triggers the immunesystem. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) funds research to better understand and treat acne. The booklet “Questions and Answers About Acne”offers information and treatment tips. For a free copy, call (877) 22- NIAMS or order www.niams.nih.gov. online at