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Based on your individual circumstances and symptoms, a variety of treatment methods are available. Topical medications may include products that specifically address the buildup of oil or bacteria. Certain oral medications like antibiotics, birth control, and isotretinoin may be taken to control acne. Finally, chemical peels, lasers, and light therapies, as well as manual drainage and extraction are options available to professional dermatologists. One of the advanced treatment options at The Dermatology Clinic is photodynamic acne treatment or PDT, where a special photosensitizing agent is applied to the skin and then activated with a certain wavelength of light. As there are different types of acne, and the severity of an outbreak can be graded from mild (Grade 1) to severe (Grade 4), a board-certified dermatologist is best equipped to assess which treatment methods would be appropriate for a given patient.