Acne Treatments
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If over-the-counter (nonprescription) products haven't cleared up your acne, your doctor can prescribe stronger medications or other therapies. A dermatologist can help you:
- Control your acne
- Avoid scarring or other damage to your skin
- Make scars less noticeable
Acne medications work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection or reducing inflammation — which helps prevent scarring. With most prescription acne drugs, you may not see results for four to eight weeks, and your skin may get worse before it gets better. It can take many months or years for your acne to clear up completely.
The drug your doctor recommends depends on the type and severity of your acne. It might be something you apply to your skin (topical medication) or take by mouth (oral medication). Often, drugs are used in combination. Pregnant women will not be able to use oral prescription medications for acne.
Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of medications and other treatments you are considering.
Topical medications
These products work best when applied to clean, dry skin about 15 minutes after washing. You may not see the benefit of this treatment for a few weeks. And you may notice skin irritation at first, such as redness, dryness and peeling.
Your doctor may recommend steps to minimize these side effects, including using a gradually increased dose, washing off the medication after a short application or switching to another medication.
The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:
- Retinoids. These come as creams, gels and lotions. Retinoid drugs are derived from vitamin A and include tretinoin (Avita, Retin-A, others), adapalene (Differin) and tazarotene (Tazorac, Avage). You apply this medication in the evening, beginning with three times a week, then daily as your skin becomes used to it. It works by preventing plugging of the hair follicles.
- Antibiotics. These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness. For the first few months of treatment, you may use both a retinoid and an antibiotic, with the antibiotic applied in the morning and the retinoid in the evening. The antibiotics are often combined with benzoyl peroxide to reduce the likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance. Examples include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, Acanya) and erythromycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzamycin).
- Dapsone (Aczone). This gel is most effective when combined with a topical retinoid. Skin side effects include redness and dryness.
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Acne Treatments - John Gahan, LCGI
Disclaimer: The content in this guide only presents an overview based upon research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a practicing physician. Please consult your doctor before beginning any acne treatments.
Table of contents
What Causes Acne
Types of Antibiotic Acne Treatments
Topical Antibiotics
Topical antibiotic acne treatments with Clindamycin
Topical antibiotic acne treatments with Erythromycin
Topical antibiotic acne treatments with Metronidazole
Oral Antibiotics
Tetracycline
Erythromycin
Minocycline
Various Laser Acne Treatments
Erbium Glass Lasers
Diode Lasers
Pulse Dye Lasers
Salon Treatments for Acne
Acne Facials
Micro Dermabrasion
The OXYjet Anti-Acne Treatment
Bio Oxygen Anti-Ageing Treatments
Light Therapy
Natural Acne Treatments To A Healthier Skin
Tea Tree Oil
Blend of Herbs
Vitamins and Supplements
Zinc
Garlic
Improving Your Diet
5 Home-Made Acne Treatments
1. Tumeric
2. Honey
3. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
4. Baking Soda
5. Oatmeal
Using Pore Cleanser Acne Treatments
Benzoyl Peroxide
The Two Types of Gardena Acne Treatments
Isotretinoin
Pantothenate
Types of Acne Scar Treatments
Dermal Fillers
Autologous Fat Transfer
Punch Excision
Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion
Laser Resurfacing
Treating Cystic Acne
Best Acne Treatments
Retin-A
Essential Oils
Laser Treatments
What Causes Acne
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Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and scars. Acne normally affects the face, neck, back, chest and arms. The severity of this skin disorder can vary from person to person. Typically, people between 12 and 25 suffer from acne. However, there are also men and women aged 30 to 40 who are also prone to this type of skin disease. Here are some guidelines to help