One of the most popular ingredients in acne medications is benzoyl peroxide.
Another ingredient commonly found in a majority of acne medications is salicylic acid.
Other ingredients you may see in acne medication such as resorcinol and sulphur.
Of all the ingredients that have been listed which are effective in fighting acne or preventing its outbreak, benzoyl peroxide is probably the most versatile.
There are two types of prescription acne medications - oral and topical.
Antibiotics
The most common antibiotic used for treating acne is tetracycline. It is used to kill the bacteria responsible for acne and also reduces inflammation. Treatment may take several weeks or even months
Ointments and topical solutions
Antibiotic ointments actually have fewer complications than oral antibiotics. Like oral antibiotics, topical treatments are rather effective in killing bacteria that cause acne. If you use these ointments with other topical treatments like benzoyl peroxide the bacteria may not develop resistance to the antibiotics. This increases the level of prevention that you will experience.
Other medications
Birth control pills are sometimes effective in treating acne in women. They change hormone levels in the body and can reduce the acne causing effects of testosterone.
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