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Best Non-prescription Acne Treatment?
asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Mary Lupo, MD
Question viewed 3,561 times
Tags: back, prescription
Rather not have to go to the dermatologist for a prescription acne treatment. What really works?
1 answer to Best Non-prescription Acne Treatment?
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Check the ingredients of OTC acne treatments
Rather than name a product, let me suggest these ingredients:
Benzoyl peroxide
Salicylic acid
Antimicrobial peptides
Glycolic acid
Sulfur
These products either kill acne-causing bacteria, help clear the plug in the pore, or act to decrease inflammation. Give any OTC product at least 4 weeks or up to 12 weeks to improve the acne. If regular use does not result in decreased blemishes, then it is time to see a dermatologist.
There are oral medications, presciption creams, and now lasers...
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