Various types of topical treatment for acne are to be found in
the drugstores. After buying them, one should glance through the
tips that are inscribed on it. It is really important because
proper usage should be made of these medicines.
Benzoyl peroxide
The three key functions of this ointment is to kill bacteria,
reduce skin irritation and open the clogged pores. A doctor's
prescription is not necessary. It is available at various levels
of concentrations i.e. 2.5%, 4%, 5% and 10%. The following
concentrations should be applied to the skin as per your
suitability. Try using the lowest level at first and use it only
once a day and then gradually increase your usage.
Antibiotics It helps fighting the bacteria present in the skin
and also cures inflammation that occurs, but it is not useful in
treating the blocked pores. A doctor's prescription is
necessary. It may cause you mild side effects. The drawback of
this medicine is that it does not heal your blackheads and
whiteheads.
Retinoids
It is mainly useful in unplugging blocked pores of the skin
compared to the other mentioned medicines, but otherwise it has
nothing much to yield. The few set of disadvantages are that,
they do not cure inflammation nor scrub away blackhead or
whitehead. But you may feel a weird sensation after applying
such as skin redness, irritation, dryness, burning and even
peeling of skin.
Azelaic acid
It unplugs the pores that are clogged, and also rules out
blackheads and whiteheads like retinoids. It is also useful in
stopping inflammation but does not work as effective as
antibiotics.
A team of acne experts has found that combinations of treatment
work out quickly when compared to the other treatments. Till
today there is no such topical treatment that is listed as a
priority when compared to others. Each of them have their own
significance depending upon the nature of disease and how an
individual reacts to the therapies.
To be fairly cured, it is better to continue the treatment for
about 4-6 weeks, or else extend it for 3-4 months. Do not stop
the treatment if you are not satisfied after completing half the
course. Even if you feel quenched do not discontinue because the
flares may surge up again. On the whole, it is advised to
continue the treatment for several years.
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