 [ Symptoms ] what should i look for on a social networking health site [ Disease ] 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 andor 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