How acne medicine works to cure acne

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You can find many acne medicine ranging from simple acne cleansers, to topical antibiotics to oral acne drugs. They all work for different cases of acne. Some of them are actually very similar, only the package is different.

Best acne medication - benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid

The leading ingredient in over the counter acne medicine is Benzoyl peroxide. In higher concentration it is also used in prescription drugs. It is effective against acne, the bacteria causing acne. It also had a mild drying and peeling effect which helps renew skin and thus helps heal old acne marks.

Salicylic acid is the other main chemical, which helps fight acne. This slows down shedding of cells inside follicles and therefore prevents clogging. Salicylic acid decreases the formation of blackheads, whiteheads and can also be used for other skin conditions like psoriasis, dandruff, corns, etc.

Benzoylperoxide and salicylic acid are found in several over the counter acne medicines. These drugs are found in the form of face washes, ointments, gels, scrubs and topical solutions. Proper use of these products is mostly strong enough to combat the formation of large pustule pimples, characteristic of acne. They are not expensive, easy to use and have no harmful side effects to be considered.

Prescription acne medicine

An acne solution that does not only obstruct the growth of the acne-infecting bacteria but may also address inflammation and clogged pores is Sodium Sulfacetamide treatment. It has one disadvantage - it smells badly.

Often, teenagers are so upset about their acne that they refer to dermatologists almost at once. The dermatologist recognizes their anxiety and prescribes drugs which are often not required, they are simply too strong for mild cases of acne. Oral and topical antibiotics are commonly prescribed which not only are expensive acne medicines but may also have side effects like photosensitivity, nausea and vomiting. Other stronger prescriptions like retinoid derivatives have serious teratogenicity and can cause severe fetal deformities, if the patient is pregnant.

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These acne medications are effective, but also have side effects so they should only be taken for severe cases of acne, such as nodular acne and even then, the patient should be thoroughly warned about the potential side effects of the drug.

To conclude it can be said that although there are several lines of drugs available for the treatment of acne, they should be avoided in mild cases of acne. Doctors should explain to the patient that mild over the counter drugs are best for such situations.
A good acne cleanser and an acne cream can be effective acne medicine. Don't turn to antibiotics or any oral acne medication until you try a simple cleanser. It might clear your face just as well.

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