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Different Acne Treatments Explained


There are many acne treatments available today. Some of these are prescription medications, such as retinol. Others treatments are over the counter chemical compounds, such as Proactiv solution and Clearasil. There are even natural based acne medications, such as garlic oil. However, many of them are not as effective as advertised.

The number one problem with finding the right acne medication is the way people respond differently to medications. Some people respond in various ways to some treatments. However, there are many acne treatments that have been clinically proven to be effective in treating acne, and these are the medications that will stop acne for most people.

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There are some over the counter acne treatments that work perfect. The two that work for most people are benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid.

Benzoyl peroxide destroys acne causing bacteria located deep in the pores. Benzoyl Peroxide is the most commonly used acne treatment because it is affordable, easily available, and nearly as effective as most prescription medication.

The second Most popular skin care product is Salicylic acid. It is used to remove the dead skin and renew the face quickly, helping to reduce future breakouts. A very popular product Proactiv Solution uses this in their three step program.

Organic Skin Care Medicines

There are so many natural acne treatments that it can difficult to find one that works for you. This is because there is no regulation on herbal treatments. The best recommendation is to go the OTC direction to prevent confusion.

With all the natural treatments on the market there are only two that will cure acne: Grean tea or Oil from the tea tree

Tea tree oil is an oil derived from one tea tree plant that is unique to Australia. For several hundred years it was touted as a cure all, until penicillin was introduced to fight bacteria. However, tea tree oil has seen a recent come back due in part to study conducted in 1990 that proved it to be as effective in treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide. The Best result found was that it has zero side effects unlike benzoyl peroxide.

Green tea cream has been validated more recently, at the 2003 American Academy of Dermatology conference. It was proven that green tea is as effective in treating acne as a 4% benzoyl peroxide solution. Though the study has not been corroborated yet, it demonstrated that there is another herbal treatment other than tea tree oil.

Prescription Acne Medicines

The best prescription treatment is Accutane. It is a chemical derivative of vitamin A, and is often referred to as the “miracle drug” for acne Accutane is most effective medicine for bad acne, and not to be taken lightly. For some people, the many side effects can be worse than the acne itself. However, Accutane is a treatment that works.

There are alternative products such as Retin A and Renova that you can get from a doctor. These acne products are topical derivatives of vitamin A, and are also good for helping fine lines, wrinkles, and slight skin discolorations. Unfortunately doctors ask that you stay out of the sunlight as much as possible when using these products. However, they are proven to reduce acne

The last two most common acne prescriptions are antibiotics and birth control. Birth control pills are used exclusively by women to help regulate hormones, and therefore lessen the hormonally related acne that some people suffer from. Antibiotics help by fighting of bacteria growing deeply in the skin that can result in a skin condition

All of the products listed will work great for most people. Just always remember not to get lost in the sea of products, take the time to find the right one.

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