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Which treatment is best for acne?
Medication: Salicyclic Acid, Sulphur, Teatree Oil
Products: Acne Aid Bar, Acnederm, Clean Skin Anti-Acne, Clearasil Acne Treatment/facewash, Eskamel, Johnson's Clean & Clear, Salact.
Source: Over counter*
Mechanism of action: Remove comedones (blackheads/whiteheads), anti-bacterial
Type of acne: Minimal
Medication: Benzoyl Peroxide
Products: Benzac AC,W; Brevoxy, Clearasil Ultra Medication, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oxy 5, 10; PanOxyl 5, 10
Source: Over counter*
Mechanism of action: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Type of acne: Mild czyli male,srednie
Medication: Adapalene, Topical Isotretinoin, Retinoic Acid
Products: Differin, Isotrex, Retin-A, ReTrieve, Stieva-A
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Remove comedones
Type of acne: Mild, Moderate
Medication: Topical Antibiotics
Products: Clindatech, Clindamycin 1% solution, Eryacne 2%
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Antibacterial
Type of acne: Mild, Moderate
Medication: Oral Anti-Androgen, Hormone therapy
Products: Androcur, Diane
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Reduce sebum secretion
Type of acne: Moderate, in females only tylko dla kobiet
Medication: Oral antibiotics
Products: Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Minocycline, Sulphonamides, Tetracycline
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Type of acne: Moderate, Severe -ostre przypadki
Medication: Oral Retinoids
Products: Accure, Roaccutane
Source: Prescription from dermatologists only**
Mechanism of action: Reduces sebum secretion by shrinking sebaceous gland
Type of acne: Severe-
These products may be used in combination over a period of time depending on acne severity.
* - Over-the-counter" refers to products which can be purchased without a prescription at a pharmacy (chemist) and sometimes from supermarkets.
** - Prescription only" refers to products which must be prescribed by a medical practitioner.
Source:
Skin - an education program
Dept of Dermatology
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
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