Severe cases require proper medical attention.
For the majority cases of mild acne, it can be controlled with good sensible skin care treatment. Newer treatments containing benzoyl peroxide are traditionally aimed at the teen market. Dryness, itchiness and blotchiness are often cited as side effects. In France, a recent scientific study of an algae extract, named Phlorogine , has proven to give a complete solution to the most direct causes of this oily skin disorder. Laboratory testings and double-blind studies on groups of individuals were treated with this algae extract with great success.