Ask About Acne is a site that provides information and resources for acne care, treatment products and tips for acne blemish control.

"Are you troubled by acne, feeling frustrated and confused by the myths and misinformation and don't know how to go about treating your acne, then you have come to the right place."

Acne is a problem for millions of people in the world. I know, because I am one of the people who has struggled with different types of acne over the years.

Whether you are fourteen or forty, acne can leave you feel hurt, ashamed and cringing with embarrassment, rushing from one pimple to the next without finding any lasting solution.

Acne can affect anyone, doesn't matter if you are famous or not. It's all acne and it's all miserable.

I had my first breakout at age twelve, then struggles with acne for years. I tried all kind of over-the-counter medication, home remedies and got all kind of facials , scrubs, treatments - you name it, I tried it.

As the years when by, I found myself continually frustrated and confused by all kind of myths and misinformation about acne - from kind hearted relatives and friends as well as the media. I regularly asked myself:

Was I using the wrong products?
Did I wash my face correctly or too little?
Was there any thing wrong with the food I eat?
Did I put on too much or too little medication?

I started reading books and literature written by doctors and dermatologists on acne and the various kinds of acne care and treatment products available. I began to understand the problem a lot better, knowing the proper care for my condition and seeking the right treatment.

Over time, my condition improved with the use the correct products for acne blemish control. I regained my confident and self esteem. I attributed all these to reading the right information and seeking the right treatments.

The vast majority of acne sufferers have no idea what causes their problem. They're devastated and desperate. Many of them are too embarrassed or shy to ask for professional advice about their condition or to see the dermatologists. They think that they'll out grow acne, and pray and hope some miracle with make it just go away.

I am here to tell you that there is no magic potion to permanently cure acne. But acne can certainly be prevented. Acne is caused by too much oil clogging the pores, an overgrowth of bacteria and the body's response which s inflammation and swelling. It is triggered by hormones and genetics, promoted by stress and affected by environment. No fad diet or even Accutane can permanently cure acne.

But you can arm yourself with something more potent: Knowledge. Once you have the knowledge and realize that acne can be treated, and is controllable and preventable, you don't have to suffer or live with it anymore.

This is reason why I decided to set up this website, to share with you my knowledge about the acne problem and the proper acne care so that you can have the knowledge to help yourself.

I hope through the sharing and information on this web site, more people can face the world with clear and glowing skin.