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Acne Medication
Witch Hazel is not a medicine, but an herbal astringent wash or rinse. Antibacterial agents like benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil work against infections by penetrating skin layers and killing bacteria subcutaneously.Although tea tree oil is not a medicine, it is a natural germ killer. Prescriptions for Benzoyl Peroxide, retinoid, and antibiotics can usually be gotten by treatment and prescription through your dermatologist or physician, who can prescribe the best treatment methods for your skin and acne type. Retin-A and Adapalene (DifferinŽ (adapalene)) are known as retinoid type treatments. Adapalene works by stopping acne from forming under the skin, although treatment can cause acne to get worse before it gets better, often bringing pimples to the skin surface all at once. Adapalene shouldn't be used with certain other skin care products because of increased irritation. Also, if you have eczema or have had cancer, this may not be a treatment option for you.
How Bad is My Acne?Acne is graded according to severity. Grade I is the mildest form, and grade IV is severe or chronic. Adapalene is a synthetic retinoid analogue that may cause burning or skin irritation when applied. The adapalene gel and adapalene solution are made in a 0.01 percent solution and an adapalene cream is also made is a slightly higher concentration.The benefits of using Adapalene over Retin-A are typically less skin dryness and less skin irritation. Is there anything to use while on the go?A favorite over the counter treatment for acne, one that goes just about anywhere, are acne blemish sticks. These are used for quick spot treatments or flare-ups, and can be bought with either medicinal or herbal ingredients.Often blemish sticks combine the best of both worlds. Herbal derived ingredients include salicylic acid (from wintergreen) and tea tree oil ( teabaum in parts of Europe) , and combine the effectiveness of Benzoyl Peroxide.
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