As your hormone levels change and your skin matures, you may need to update your skin care routine — and use a more advanced acne medication than those you used in your teens.

If over-the-counter treatments you used in high school just aren’t cutting it now, it’s time to see a dermatologist. A medical professional will evaluate your condition and start you on a treatment regimen designed to work on your adult skin. Just as your skin changes, so can the type of acne you develop. Our comprehensive Self-Assess Your Skin Tool can help you determine if you have mild, moderate or severe adult acne, as well as other skin conditions.

Don’t despair! There are safe and effective treatments that get to the root of adult acne — treating the blemishes you see — and preventing new ones from making it to the surface.

Learn more about the myths and the facts surrounding acne. If you don’t have a dermatologist and would like to find one in your area, DermFinder can help.