EXCERPT

Chapter 2:
Acne Medicines That Work

Synopsis

Acne is a sort of skin lesion caused by blockage of sebum gland follicle duct. The gland gets infected by P.Acnes, a bacterium discovered naturally in the skin. There are a lot of medicines available in the market for acne cure. The medicines are generally available as acne creams, acne lotions, acne cleansers, acne pills, acne injections etc. The acne cream components might include the accompanying medicines.

Medicines

Benzoyl peroxide, triclosan and chlorhexidine gluconate are antibacterial drugs that kill the bacteria present in acne. Benzoyl peroxide acne lotion is thought to be the best medicine and has a high effectiveness rate of almost 75%. Salicylic acid, glycolic acid and additional mild acids acne lotions work by peeling skin on a micro level and thereby opening the pore. They’re utilized for mild to moderate acne.

Erythromycin, clindamycin and tetracycline are antibiotics that are either applied topically in the form of acne lotions or taken by mouth in the form of acne pills. They’re utilized to kill the bacteria. However P.Acnes has acquired resistance to most antibiotics. Antibiotics are given in cases of serious acne along with benzoyl peroxide acne lotion.

Cyproterone, drospirenone and cortisone are given in hormonal treatment for acne. They’re configured to cut back the production of sebum. Hormone treatment is more effective in women. Tretinoin, adapaline, retinol and isotretinoin are retinoids. They’re available in the form of acne lotions or acne creams. They’re designed to regulate the life cycle of follicle cells to preclude hyperkeratinization of follicle cells.

All these are available as acne lotions, acne cleansers, acne creams, pills, injections and so forth. Many are available over the counter. Self medication may be dangerous. Consult your physician before using any medicine listed here. There are a lot of dietary supplements like Acuzine available in the market to aid the medicines listed above. They work by supplying vital components required by the skin to recover. They might consist of components like anti-oxidants, vitamins E & C, hydrolyzed collagen, ALA, DMAE, Aloe vera, Bioperine and so forth.