if you are still breaking out every other week then your current acne treatment is not working well enough. it is time to see your doctor or a dermatologist. there are a lot of products that are available by prescription that can help get your acne under better control. options may include topical creams and/or oral antibiotics. for women with hormonal acne oral contraceptives or a diuretic called spironolactone may be prescribed. for severe or cystic acne your doctor may suggest a powerful acne medication called accutane. laser or light therapy is another option for treating severe acne. tell your doctor about any other products you are using on your face such as cleansers or cover-up. some of these can cause acne flare-ups. hormone cycles can also cause pimples to keep coming back. check out help for teen acne on webmd for more helpful tips.
if i'm using the correct acne treatment (for me) should i still be having breakouts about every other week? . i'm wondering if i should go to a dermatologist or if something over the counter will work for my breakouts. my products i've been using for several months seem to clear my skin up for about a week then i'll be all broken out and covered in pimples the following week. i'm really just wondering if i need a different product or if this every other week breakout is normal and expected. thanks