The Acne Battle Book

types of acne scars

Types Of Acne Scars and How To Treat Them

Knowing what type of acne scars you have will help you figure out your acne scar treatment plan. After all, you cannot treat your scars if you don't know which types of scars you have. 

Psychological Effects of Acne

The Emotional Effects of Acne: My Struggle and Resilience

Severe acne isn't just a skin condition—it deeply impacts self-esteem, leading to emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. I'm sharing my personal journey with cystic acne, and the challenges I...

all about hormonal acne

Hormonal Acne: Causes and Treatments

Hormonal acne, ranging from mild breakouts to severe cystic acne, is influenced by shifts in hormones like estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones. Effective treatment may include li...

how to get rid of acne scars

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars Fast: The Best Methods

Acne scars can be tough to treat, but with the right treatments, you can reduce their appearance.  Board-certified dermatologists, like Dr. Davin Lim and Dr. Abby Waldman, offer expert advice on tr...

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How To Microneedle At Home To Treat Acne Scars

By Kali Kushner Tired of all those pesky acne scars and looking for a possible solution? Microneedling at home can be your trusted companion in treating acne scars and hyperpigmentation at home. ...

How To Create A Skin Care Routine For Acne Scars

How To Create A Skin Care Routine For Acne Scars

By Daisy Jing Nothing feels more frustrating to have your acne cleared up, but the acne scars remain.  There are ways to remove acne scars, however! What you need is to establish a skin care r...

pumpkin masks

3 Pumpkin Enzyme Masks to Curb Your PSL Cravings (and Clear Acne)

Pumpkin enzyme masks aren’t just for fall—these three options will give you glowing skin year-round, with the added bonus of satisfying your pumpkin craving!

8 Acne Stories That Made Us Tear Up | My Acne Story

8 Acne Stories That Made Us Tear Up | My Acne Story

We asked our audience to share with us their acne stories, they were so touching that we were left teary eyed.   Acne is more common than we think, and a lot of the times the more we try to control...

using a toner

Do You Really Need To Use Toner?

You may wonder if a toner is really necessary in a skincare routine.  Toners have come a long way from their alcohol-heavy, acne-focused past. Today, toners are available for all skin types, includ...

types of acne

How To Treat Each Type Of Acne

by Kali Kushner Most of us deal with acne at one point in our lives, but did you know there are 11 types of acne?  It’s important to know exactly what type of acne you have because different type...

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients To Avoid

by Samantha It would be nice if all skincare formulas were made with acne prone skin in mind,  but in reality, having acne means paying a little extra attention to checking if there are acne-causi...

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

Read This Before Taking Doxycycline For Acne

Anyone who has ever had full on acne can tell you that sometimes all the standard topical treatments in the world aren't making much progress for their acne. When topical products aren't really h...

Stubborn Acne? It Could Be Folliculitis

Stubborn Acne? It Could Be Folliculitis

By: Samantha Rizzo  Have a breakout that just doesn’t seem to go away no matter what you try? It turns out the culprit could be inflamed hair follicles – also known as Folliculitis. Folliculitis, ...

having bad acne

10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Had Bad Acne

by Samantha When I first got acne, it shook me to the core and turned my entire world upside down. I had always enjoyed the luxury of having perfectly aesthetic, clear skin as a teenager (thanks t...

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

This Product Ruined My Skin in One Night

by Kali Kushner   If you stumbled upon this blog because you're looking for your next holy grail product, you've come to the wrong place. No, today's blog is actually about how one single produ...