Acne Medicine

Acne medicine is available today in a variety of forms to help those suffering from unwanted breakouts and blemishes. From over-the-counter products to natural treatments and prescription medication, there are plenty of options to help you achieve the clear, beautiful skin you want.

Oral antibiotics are sometimes prescribed as acne medicine.

Many natural skin care products contain ingredients whose antiseptic properties are well known. Since one of the primary cause of acne is a type of bacteria, natural acne fighters that target and destroy bacteria can be beneficial acne medicine for many people.

Natural ingredients that are used as acne-fighting medication include:

• Tea Tree Oil
• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch hazel)
• Green Tea Extracts
• Chamomile
• Lemongrass
• Aloe Vera
• Echinacea Extract

Natural acne medications are preferred by many people and can be very effective on mild to moderate acne. Many drugstores now carry a range of natural acne products as well as other acne medicine.

The most common over-the-counter choices for acne medicine are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Sulfur and resorcinol are other active ingredients often used in conjunction in acne medications. Medicines containing these ingredients are available in a variety of forms and varying strengths. Salicylic acid is usually found in a gel or serum, while benzoyl peroxide is typically found as a cream.

Although many acne medications may contain similar active ingredients, the composition and strengths of the treatments vary as they are designed for treating different things. Prevention treatments are applied to keep outbreaks from occurring, while others are designed to treat and heal the active blemishes. Spot treatments are designed for use on a small area or on individual blemishes.

Be cautious in using topical medications, as the skin can easily become dried out from the active acne-fighting ingredients in many over-the-counter treatments.

If over-the-counter treatments don't work for you, your dermatologist or doctor can prescribe an acne medicine. Prescriptions for acne may include the following.

Doctors sometimes prescribe oral antibiotics to treat acne. The antibiotics work by decreasing bacteria and reducing inflammation and irritation. There are several types of antibiotics that may be prescribed depending on the type and severity of your acne.

Oral contraceptive pills are sometimes prescribed to women to treat acne because they have been found to decrease the skin's oil production which may lead to acne.

Isotretinoin is a very strong medicine taken orally to treat deep r cystic acne. The brand name for the medication is called Accutane. While this can be an effective acne treatment, it is not for women who are pregnant, nursing, or may become pregnant. The chemicals from the medicine can pass to a fetus and cause severe birth defects.

Topical antibiotics are sometimes used to help eliminate the bacteria that causes acne. These may or may not be used in conjunction with oral antibiotics or other acne treatments.

Retinoids are medications for acne derived from vitamin A. These help keep pores clear and promoting exfoliation. Commonly prescribed retinoids include:

• Tretnoin, available in generic form or brand names Retin-A, Avita, and Renova.
• Adapalene, brand name Differin.
• Tazarotene, brand name Tazorac.

Azelaic Acid, brand name Azelex, is a cream that inhibits the growth of the whiteheads and blackheads that can cause acne. It is typically applied to the affected area twice daily.

Benzoyl peroxide is sometimes in high strengths than are available over-the-counter. It is can also be combined with other medications, such as the antibiotic erythromycin, to treat acne.

Choosing the right acne medicine can be difficult. If you have occasional blemishes, spot treatments, a mild natural product, or a simple home remedy may be all you need.

For those with moderate to more severe acne, a combination of acne products may be needed to help you achieve clear skin. For very severe, stubborn, or cystic acne, a dermatologist may need to prescribe the appropriate medication and possibly use other techniques, such as laser treatments or microdermabrasion to treat the acne.

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