Mild acne, with a few pimples that clear up on their own, may not need any medical treatment.

Some cases of mild acne can be controlled with nonprescription medicines at home.

Most young people get at least mild acne.

People with mild acne may need only topical antibiotics.

Skin problems, ranging from mild acne to skin cancer, affect people of all ages.

The study, conducted by researchers at Wake Forest, followed 94 high school students with mild or moderate acne for several months.

Increased oiliness of the skin and hair and mild acne may occur.

This is the kind of mild acne that involves blackheads and whiteheads.

Washing with soap and using over-the-counter products could help with mild acne.

Whether you call them blemishes, pimples, or zits, most of us experience mild acne at some point in our lives.