what is the best acne medication?
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First Q is how old are u and of course male or female and which nationality u have?\n-The acne treatment depends on what kind of acne u have...we have many differen treatment for therm...\n-First Step is avoid sun shine...u can use some protection cream which has the SPF over than 25%...then if u are a smoker have to decrease the numver of them....decrease the fat food u take....drink enough water (more than 2 lits a day)....wash ur face with no bacter soap(at least twice a day)...if u are a girl dont use bad brand of make up stuff and wash ur make up as soon as possible(even if u use removal cream ).....if u start any mild sport like areobic or even jogging it will make ur skin better....take good nutrition and vegetable....\n-secound we have some locolize solution ...they are antibactrial like erythromycin 1% and ....u can use them once every 2 nights on ur acnes(avoid 2 cm around ur eyes and 2 cm around ur mouth including ur nasolabial lines)....\n-third u can use systemic antibiotics like tetracyclin or doxi by the order of ur G.P or dermatologist....\n-if non of them work or u have cystic acne with scar u have to use a drug calls Actane its full of Vit A , it has his own order and u just can have it by a dermatolog ...\n-we have some other treatments like Microdermabration(its usefull for black spots),pilling(deep and superficial) for make the acne and the scar of them goes....\nits better if u visit a dermatologist.\nGood Luck
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any over the counter medication with salicytic acid in it is going to work fast- this ingredient is ASPIRIN! i don't know why it works- but i learned this lesson the hard way... tried all of the benzoyl peroxide products and all they did was make my skin peel all around the acne\n\nthe aspirin in the other products cleans out the infection causing the pimple, rather than trying to just wash it out like the benzoyl peroxide products. \n\ni am allergic to aspirin and can still use them... \n\nalso i use St Ives medicated apricot face scrub daily in the shower to keep my face acne free now-- works wonders!\n\ngood luck\nsusan
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Hi,\nSolutions for acne that is resistant to treatment:\n\nInvestigate compliance\nIncrease frequency of topical treatment\nBegin or increase oral antibiotic dosage\nSearch for hormonal derangement\nBegin oral isotretinoin therapy\n\nOral treatment:\n\nAcne that is resistant to topical treatment requires oral antibiotics. Many of the antibiotics useful in acne also have an anti-inflammatory activity, which is nearly as important as their effect on the P acnes itself. Oral erythromycin used to be a common treatment for acne, but the rise of resistance has greatly reduced its utility. It is necessary to begin the treatment with doxycycline or minocylcine. Acquired resistance to minocycline and doxycycline is less common than to erythromycin but is still a concern, and use of these drugs should be limited to those patients who truly need them. Patients are instructed to take the drug with food this minimises stomach complaints and maximises compliance. If minocycline or doxycycline cannot be used, alternatives include co-trimoxazole and ciprofloxacin. Risk of acquiring resistance to these drugs after long-term use has not been studied, but the use of these drugs should be minimised. In general, cephalosporins and penicillins are not very effective in treating acne. The increased cost of some of these newer drugs may make using isotretinoin an attractive option in the long-term treatment.\n\nHormonal treatment:\n\nIt is wrong to assume that any woman with acne have a hormonal derangement. In fact, androgen levels do not correlate with acne severity among people with acne. Acne resistant to treatment, especially in a woman with irregular menses, should be investigated. Measurements of total and free testosterone as well as dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate. If these levels are raised, four approaches may be taken: suppression with low dose oral corticosteroid, oral contraception, cyproterone acetate or spironolactone.\n\nIsotretinoin revolutionised the treatment of severe acne. It is used in case of severe nodular acne, but it is commonly used for severe acne that is resistant to oral antibiotics as well. Patients should be monitored routinely. \n\nFeel Freeto contact\n\nDr.Mojo
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Acne is a condition that mostly affects teenagers, thus acne can affect adults till thier late 30's.\n\nPopping acne pimple is the #1 cause of acne marks and/or scars, for most people not all.\n\nScrubbing your skin with harsh cleansers instead clean it with gentle soap some examples are in (Burts Bees.com)\n\nOver treating the acne, over the counter medications containing Benzoyl Peroxide can aggragate acne if used in high concentrations over a short period of time.\n \nPrescriptions that treat acne are erythromycin, clindamycin, azeliac acid, and isotrentoin. This prescriptions are stronger than over the counter. \n\nI used Tea tree oil for acne, no irritation, but smells like tea,\nreally clears acne as well as dimishising scars, thus I dont have acne anymore.\n\nOh, dont geT me wrong STAY AWAY FROM COSMETIC MOISTURIZERS. USE (Oil) like jojoba oil, avocado oil, or oils that contain oleic acid, lipoic acid, palmitic acid, and other fatty acids, they moisturize your skin naturaly, do not over use, dont rub pat on your skin gently. \n\nBecause cosmetic moisturizers contain synthetic chemicals that irritate your skin, it's possible for it to damage your skin's protein such as collagen and delay skin healing resulted for anything such as acne and mechanical injury.
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I like the Neutrogena acne gel. Works overnight most of the time. You need salicylic acid and benzolye peroxide to be effective.
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Well, I've had acne- still do a little bit.\n\nHave u been 2 a dermatologist?- try to find a good one.\nAsk them about Benzaclin. I put it(a cream)on pimples at night and in the morning they are really really small- almost/practically gone!  It's pretty good stuff.! put on a generous amount!\n\nIf they don't give that 2 u, ask for these two creams (they must be put on together in the following order):\n\nClindamycin 1%\nBenzoly Peroxide 2 1/2%\n\nPut it on in the morning and then at bed time- you can use the benzaclin with this too! These creams don't burn... they are pretty mild but highly effective.\n\nBest of luck!
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Proactiv has always really been fantastic for any type of acne. They sell a body scrum that you can use on your back that should help clear it all up. Good luck!
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Go to a dermatologist.\nIf you're looking for things you can try at home, Proactiv works for a lot of people.\nI've also heard very good things about Tea Tree products (the best face wash in the world is from the Body Shop) and also Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne wash.\nAlso... if you have cystic acne, it's not the same as regular acne. It can be caused by something other than bacteria... which is why you want to see a dermatologist, because they can help treat cystic acne.
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Proactive is the greatest invention I have ever come across. My brother had horrible acne and in a few weeks it cleared it up almost completely. He's tried all the commercial face washes, the poor decloggers, the oil removing wipes...everything. He tried 7 different typed of antibiotics. NOTHING worked. Eventually my mum thought "this can't hurt since nothing else has worked" and it worked wonders. Not the cheapest solution but definitely the best!
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The dermatologists can help get rid of the acne. But the problem could reoccur since it comes due to hormones among other factors. Time is the best cure but you can prevent by some good sking creams (consult dermatologists).\n\nRead more about Acne here:\nhttp://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne
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It is important to keep spot-prone areas clean, so wash the affected area twice a day with an unperfumed cleanser.1,6 The skin needs a certain amount of oil to maintain its natural condition, so avoid aggressive washing with strong soaps.\n\nThere are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat mild acne. These usually contain antibacterial agents such as benzoyl peroxide (eg Oxy and Clearasil Max).\n\nAs well as its antibacterial effects, benzoyl peroxide can dry out the skin and encourage it to shed the surface layer of dead skin. Together, these effects make it harder for pores to become blocked and for infection to develop.\n\nBenzoyl peroxide can cause redness and peeling, especially to start with. This tends to settle down if you reduce the number of times you use it. You can then build up your use gradually.7\n\nNo home treatments for acne will work immediately. It can take weeks, if not months, for significant effects to be noticeable. If home treatments have not worked after two months, or you have severe acne, you should visit your GP.7\nPrescription medicines\n\nYour GP may start your treatment by prescribing a preparation containing benzoyl peroxide. If this does not work, or if you have more severe acne, there are a range of other treatment options that you can either rub onto your skin (topical) or take in tablet form (oral).\nTopical treatments\n\nThere are several topical treatments you may be prescribed including those listed below:\n\n    * azelaic acid (Skinoren) is an alternative to benzoyl peroxide and may not make your skin as sore as benzoyl peroxide7\n    * topical retinoids (eg Adapalene) are medicines based on vitamin A, which are rubbed into the skin once or twice a day.7 They work by encouraging the outer layer of skin to flake off\n    * a topical antibiotic lotion applied to the skin can be used to control the P. acnes bacteria (eg Dalacin T). Treatment needs to continue for at least six months. Preparations that combine an antibiotic with other acne medication are available (eg Benzamycin which combines an antibiotic with benzoyl peroxide)7\n\nOral treatments\n\nThere are several oral treatments you may be prescribed including those listed below:\n\n    * oral antibiotics (tablets), such as tetracycline, can be prescribed for inflammatory acne. They should be taken daily for around three months, although it might take four to six months for the benefits to be seen.7 The success of this treatment can be limited because the strains of bacteria are often resistant to the common antibiotics. Antibiotics do not prevent pores from becoming blocked so treatment to prevent blackheads, such as benzoyl peroxide, is often also prescribed at the same time\n    * some types of oral contraceptive tablets help women who have acne. A combination of the usual pill hormone called ethinylestradiol with cyproterone acetate (eg Dianette) suppresses male hormone activity so is often used in women with acne4,7\n    * isotretinoin (eg Roaccutane) is a medicine known as an oral retinoid, which also exists in a topical form (see above). Isotretinoin works by drying up oily secretions. It tends to be prescribed to people with severe forms of acne that have proved resistant to other treatments. There a number of serious side-effects of this drug, such as liver disorders and depresssion.3,7 You should not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant, as it is very dangerous to an unborn baby.7 For safety reasons, isotretinoin is only prescribed under the supervision of dermatology specialists
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Great guide right here with things you may have around the house:\nhttp://www.fatfreekitchen.com/beauty/acne-home-remedy.html
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Yes, erythromycin works for acne but you shouldn't take it for a long period of time because it affects your teeth and bones.  I was on it for about three months and it worked wonders.
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hot water and vinegar, use it daily and the acne will clear up
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When we discuss the problem ACNE, it is particularly inexhaustible topic and believe me I know what I am talking about,dear.The acne solution Solodyn has one active ingredient, which has shown over the years very positive results in curing or alleviating acne, namely the antibiotic Minocycline ( actually it is from the group of the tetracycline's as Doxicycline, Erythromicyne,etc). I ave no idea about the severity of acne you have, is it mild,cystic, but at any event the choice of the therapy should be administered by a dermatology st, because no creams over the counter help in this skin condition. Then another vital point is the healthy living and the specified diet, a balanced one, the intake of plenty of pure water ( if you drink at least 8 glasses a day you would observe great results),eating of raw veggies and fruits. There are so many factors that are causing aggravation of acne,especially the stress.Well, as to "Solodyn" it can either work well for you or not, that is the truth,for the sake of the personal response to the medication( to some people just Minocyclyne is not strong enough) and your dermatologyst prescribed you only topical solution without a medicine for the peroral intake? It's not wise, the best results are obtained when there is synchronized topical and internal treatment. If you ask me I would recommend you as one of the best choices Zynerit,which contains the antibiotic Erythromycin and Zink, it is proven the effect and this antibiotic works best among the others.\nI think I should stop writing, because as I said from the beginning it is inexhaustible theme. If you need contact me, I will help you with whatever I could.\nTake care.Do not feel down because of pimples, please..\nHave a great time!
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The most effective products I have used are a combination of salycylic acid medication (stridex wipes/pads) plus a benzoyl peroxide cream (Clearasil daily acne control cream). This has helped clear my acne symptoms. \nI had to see a dermatologist in the past, though, because sometimes acne can turn into an infection...w/ the redness and inflammation symptoms spreading to different areas of your face. He prescribed me a few things, one was an antibiotic to kill the infection that was causing the acne to spread. Just thought I'd add that in case you don't see an improvement from over-the-counter products. Good luck
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There are a lot of things that can help cure acne, but the few I rely on most are:\n-Drinking lots of water and tea...instead of soda or juice\n-Washing your face a lot\n-After making a cup of tea, take the used teabag and "wash" your face with it (I don't know if this actually does anything, but I keep hearing it does...and it doesn't hurt to try)\n-Put toothpaste on your zits