What are some effective over the counter acne treatments?

Answer 1

benzoyl peroxide works.

however, I personally have noticed a correlation with foods I eat and acne. Do you drink enough water? What types of fatty foods do you eat?

I think that if you can tolerate drinking pleanty of water, reduce caffiene and saturated fats it might help you avoid having to put on an acne medication. However, I don't know what your diet consists of. You might be a super healthy eater. In that case are you under a lot of stress?

When I had a strict diet I had virtually no acne. I would try to use biore strips and I would never have any thing that stuck to those strips. Now, I care a little less about my diet (I eat more cheeses and caffiene) it is a lot different.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Proactive

Answer 4

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Answer 5

i had a bad case of acne in high school. someone told me to put vinegar on my skin like a toner with the help of cotton swab....it worked!!! try it. it stings a bit but the acne does goes down. also, massage your face with ice cubes. that helps a lot for me.

http://www.ayurvediccure.com/homeremedies_acne.htm

Answer 6

Many products available, some work for certain people and others work for other people. Many have Benzoyl bases. If you experiment with a product and it does not work then do not buy another product with the same active ingredient because you will get the same results. Here is a good overview of acne and treatments.
Acne medication
We can divide acne medication into two groups:

Over-the-counter medication and specialized skincare products

Prescription medication in the form of systemic or topical products



Over-the-counter acne medication and specialized skincare products will normally include the following:

Face wash as acne medication
You need to remove dirt, grime and pollution from your face as well as any make-up, but an over-zealous attitude to cleansing will do more harm than good. A good facial wash or cleanser should be used twice a day to remove excess sebum and may be medicated in some form or another.

Be careful not to use too strong a facial wash, as it will irritate the skin, strip away essential elements in the skin, and leave the skin tight and pulling. This is NOT an indication that you have cleansed the face properly, but an indication that you irritated the skin and caused the subcutaneous layer of the skin to be compromised - the very thing that you want to prevent.

To wash your face, use a proprietary wash/soap/cleaner specially formulated for problem skin. Using lukewarm water clean the skin well, ensuring that all areas are washed. Rinse the face after washing with clear lukewarm water to remove any residue of the face wash.

Do NOT use overly hot water. People suffering from acne and skin problems have the mistaken idea that washing their faces with scalding hot water will help clear up the problem. It WILL NOT, it will only cause more stress to the skin.

After washing, gently pat the skin dry with a soft towel and do NOT vigorously rub the skin dry. After drying the skin, you can apply a non-alcohol toner if you so wish.

We believe that our Problem Skin Facial Wash is a great product to use, since it contains 8 active ingredients (salicylic acid, centella asiatica etc) to help with acne and problem skin - for more information on our Problem Skin Face Wash please click here. For more information on our Clarifying Toner please click here.

Spot treatment lotions and creams
Benzoyl peroxide component
Benzoyl peroxide is a very popular way to treat pimples and acne and is effective for mild forms of acne, but has the distinct disadvantage of drying the skin excessively and can cause redness and flaking.

Salicylic acid component
Salicylic acid is often included in creams, as it helps to correct the shedding of cells, helps unclog the pores and also helps to prevent lesions.

Sulfur component
Sulfur is an old remedy for acne and pimple treatment and is often used in conjunction with other ingredients, but still is one of the mainstays of acne and pimple medication.

At Dermaxime we have four products, apart from the face wash, to help with acne and pimples and believe in a gentle way of clearing up the problem, as harsh chemicals can have negative effects on the skin. Our products, like any good skincare product will not work overnight, but the regular use of the products will help with skin problems and has brought relief to acne sufferers who never thought that an improvement was possible.

The four other products are:

Problem Skin Moisturizing Gel, containing 12 active ingredients, including AC NET, Willow Bark extract, Centella Asiatica and Oats extract to assist with the problem, while still providing moisture without any oiliness - for more info click here.

Spot Treatment Cream is a product to apply on individual spots and contains 9 active ingredients including Sulfur, Centella asiatica and Rosehip oil to help clear up the inflammation - for more info click here.

Problem Skin Night Cream contains 16 active ingredients so formulated to nourish your skin, while not being greasy or oily - for instance AC NET - and for more info click here.

Problem Skin Mask contains 12 active ingredients (including AC NET) to help soothe the skin and has antiseptic properties and will also help to reduce the redness of the face - for more info click here.

Prescription acne medication
Should you however suffer from cystic acne, or find that over-the-counter acne medication has little or no effect on your acne, then a dermatologist must be consulted and he/she will then probably fight your skin problem with a variety of prescription acne medication products.

Topical medication may include antibiotic, sulfonamide, azeleic acid or retinoid compounds to treat acne, and the type used will be determined by various factors and will be assessed by your dermatologist. Be sure to ask what you may or may not do while using these creams, as some of them may have negative side effects.

Oral medication may include a broad spectrum antibiotic such as tetracycline (which may cause staining of teeth in very young patients and may also not be taken by pregnant women), erythromycin or minocycline etc. Corticosteroid treatment can be given for a short period of time for very severe acne, but may cause unwanted side effects in longer term use.

Oral isotretinoin treatment may also be undertaken, and is extremely popular as good results can be achieved, but the downside of this treatment is that it is a very powerful drug and if not VERY closely monitored may cause liver damage and a array of other very uncomfortable and unwanted problems. For more information on the side effects please click here.

Hormonal treatments may also be undertaken, but are not feasible for all sufferers and once again must be closely monitored.

We have divided the pages dealing with acne and pimples into various categories, which you can access by following the hyperlinks:

Acne information
Acne glossary and explanations
Age groups affected by acne
Acne scars - treatment and prevention
Facts and myths about acne
Social behavior and psychological effects of acne and pimples
Where acne is found on the body





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Answer 7

try witch hazel

Answer 8

soap

Answer 9

proacive