Many young people, and also some adults, suffer problems with spots and pimples. These are signs of a medical problem called acne vulgaris. Although acne can cause significant distress to those who have the problem, there are several effective remedies available. Severe cases may need prescription drugs from a physician or even a consultant dermatologist, but less severe cases can be cleared up by topical (applied to the skin) creams and gels, many of which are available without prescription. Some of the ingredients in over-the-counter treatments can cause side effects such as skin irritation and dryness, and an interesting feature of Exposed acne treatment is that it helps avoid this by combining proven medical ingredients with skin nourishing natural compounds.