Acne medicines include over-the-counter drugs that are used as remedy for acne. Topical acne medicines (applied to the skin) that aare in the form of acne cream treatment abound in the medical market. They work either by killing the bacteria (antibacterial) that cause acne or drying up or unclogging the acne.
Acne treatment creams that are available as over-the-counter drugs mostly contain four active ingredients; benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur or resorcinol.
Acne treatment creams that contains benzoyl peroxide works as an effective antibacterial. The other three acne medicine work as plug removers that leads to black heads, pimples or acne. These acne cream treatment dries up the pimple and cause minor scaling.
An acne medicne that cures acne to one may not work to another. That is why the American Pharmaceutical Association suggests to try different acne products to remedy or treat your acne and know for your self which works best for you. Always follow the directions provided for proper use. If acne persists or further irritation or rashes develop, refrain from using it immediately.
Medical Measures
Ok, you have already done most of the things that has been discussed about treating acne or pimples with various alternative medicines and still you have that stubborn acne popping out on your skin. We now suggest that you see your dermatologist to give you a prescription drug to treat your acne. Normally the following acne medicine are prescribed;
benzoyl peroxide gels,
topical retinoids (tretinoin, Retinin-A),
adapalene (Differin),
isotretinoin (Accutane),
antibiotics,
alpha hydroxy acids,
azelaic acid (Azelex), and
triphasic oral contraceptives
Warning Signs
If you may experience a sudden eruption of severe acne it is best that you consult your physician immediately. This may already be an indication that you are experiencing a potentially serious medical condition that has affected your body’s hormone production.
Also, when you may have noticed that your acne has become like welts and the surrounding skin has become red and irritated and that it is hot to the touch. You may already have a cystic acne. This requires professional treatment, go to your doctor immediately.
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eMedicine – Acne Vulgaris : Article by Julie C Harper
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