A lot of acne problems are not actually skin problems.  I mean that they are unrelated to skin care, and problems of that sort cannot be cured through skin care practices alone.  But if they’re not caused by skin care problems, what are they caused by?  It’s a complicated question, and one that requires a little knowledge about the workings of the human body.  For the purposes of this blog, I’ll just say that acne is a symptom of many illnesses and is commonly caused by hormonal imbalances.  (Any teenager could tell you about hormonal imbalances!)  When acne is caused by an internal problem, it needs to be treated internally. 

That’s where acne pills come in, and they can be extremely helpful.  The trick is making sure that a certain acne pill is designed to treat your specific problem.  If your problem is a certain infection, you probably need an antibiotic.  If you’re trying to get those hormones straightened out, you probably need to consult with a doctor to find out the best way to go about doing that.  I say that because hormones need to be manipulated carefully.  They do a lot to keep your body functioning, and you don’t want to shift them too much!  So just make sure that the acne pill is treating your specific problem, and then say good bye to your acne.