The Best Acne Information
Acne Medication
There
are many different types of acne medications available both over the
counter and by prescription. This is just as well, as there are several
differing forms of acne, requiring different treatments.
While some antibiotics are used in treating acne, most treatment starts with the use of topical acne products. These products are applied directly on the skin over the problem areas. These are often over the counter products, but topical antibiotics are also available by prescription.
These products help by killing the bacteria on the skin that may be causing the acne, but also reducing the infection caused by the condition itself. It also works to help keep the pores open.
Topical antibiotic products have been around for a number of years with little or no change to their formulation, and have generally been very successful in treating the various forms of acne.
Clindaamycin (clindamycin) is the most frequently used antibiotic for treating acne. It is available as a solution, lotion., or gel at 1% strength. It should be applied twice a day to all acne prone areas, and is generally well tolerated but may cause some irritation. There are several skin conditions where the use of this product is not advisable, so consult your doctor before using it. As this product is prescription only you will usually be advised anyway.
Erythromycin is the second most common topical antibiotic used to treat acne. It is available as a gel, solution or ointment at 2% strength. It again should be applied twice a day to all acne prone areas, and is also generally well tolerated, though some irritation may occur. It is also safe for use for women who are or may become pregnant.
Tetracycline is not often used as a topical treatment, but rather as an oral antibiotic. It is available as a solution and ointment at different strengths. It can cause some side effects, as any drug, some may be severe. However, it is a common oral antibiotic for dermatologists to prescribe, as the benefits generally outweigh them. If severe reactions do occur, stop taking the medication and see your consultant.
Metronidazol is used frequently for acne caused by rosacea. It is available as a gel at .75% strength. It must be applied once or twice a day, and like the others mentioned above, is usually well tolerated but can cause some irritation.
There are many other products used to treat acne that must be prescribed by a physician. Many factors go into determining what product is right for you such as skin type, type of acne, and the severity of your condition.
It is usually recommended that you first try over the counter medications to treat your acne before resorting to a prescribed antibiotic. This can decrease the need for these products that are often harsh to your skin, but necessary in some cases to clear up the condition. Your physician will help you find one that is right for you.
Chris Haycock
While some antibiotics are used in treating acne, most treatment starts with the use of topical acne products. These products are applied directly on the skin over the problem areas. These are often over the counter products, but topical antibiotics are also available by prescription.
These products help by killing the bacteria on the skin that may be causing the acne, but also reducing the infection caused by the condition itself. It also works to help keep the pores open.
Topical antibiotic products have been around for a number of years with little or no change to their formulation, and have generally been very successful in treating the various forms of acne.
Clindaamycin (clindamycin) is the most frequently used antibiotic for treating acne. It is available as a solution, lotion., or gel at 1% strength. It should be applied twice a day to all acne prone areas, and is generally well tolerated but may cause some irritation. There are several skin conditions where the use of this product is not advisable, so consult your doctor before using it. As this product is prescription only you will usually be advised anyway.
Erythromycin is the second most common topical antibiotic used to treat acne. It is available as a gel, solution or ointment at 2% strength. It again should be applied twice a day to all acne prone areas, and is also generally well tolerated, though some irritation may occur. It is also safe for use for women who are or may become pregnant.
Tetracycline is not often used as a topical treatment, but rather as an oral antibiotic. It is available as a solution and ointment at different strengths. It can cause some side effects, as any drug, some may be severe. However, it is a common oral antibiotic for dermatologists to prescribe, as the benefits generally outweigh them. If severe reactions do occur, stop taking the medication and see your consultant.
Metronidazol is used frequently for acne caused by rosacea. It is available as a gel at .75% strength. It must be applied once or twice a day, and like the others mentioned above, is usually well tolerated but can cause some irritation.
There are many other products used to treat acne that must be prescribed by a physician. Many factors go into determining what product is right for you such as skin type, type of acne, and the severity of your condition.
It is usually recommended that you first try over the counter medications to treat your acne before resorting to a prescribed antibiotic. This can decrease the need for these products that are often harsh to your skin, but necessary in some cases to clear up the condition. Your physician will help you find one that is right for you.
Chris Haycock
