There are three main categories of acne treatment products that are available. These are Over The Counter (OTC), prescription medication provided by your doctor, and alternative treatments. Which one is right for you is best determined by the severity of your bacne and your lifestyle views.
Prescription Drugs
Isotretinoin - This drug is given if you have severe cystic acne.
Oral Antibiotics - These include Erythromycin, Doxycycline and Tetracycline which are shown to be very effective for bacne.
Accutane - A extremely powerful drug that should only be taken as a last resort due to the tremendous amount of potential and serious side effects.
Over The Counter Bacne Treatments
The two main ingredients in OTC products are Salicylic acid which acts on the actual shedding of skin cells inside of your pores and Benzoyl peroxide which kills the bacteria that is often associated with bacne and helps remove excess oil buildup.
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