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Elle’s First Free Book! - My Clear Skin Secret

Topical Products To Help Treat Acne

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The varieties of acne treatments and medications available today are impossible to keep up with.

Some of the most popular ones are antibiotics - got a problem? take a pill right? Yet even though they are common in treating acne flareups, most prescribed treatments begin with a topical acne medication.

These medications are applied directly on the skin, often over-the-counter products, but topical antibiotics are also available from your medical doctor or dermatologist by prescription.

Here’s how they work…

The antibiotics kill bacteria that may be the cause of flareups and breakouts. They also reduce any infection caused by the condition. And, they keep your skin’s pores open and clear.

Topical antibiotic products have been around for a number of years with little change to their formulation, and have generally been very successful in treating various forms of acne.

Clindaamycin is the most frequently used antibiotic for treating acne. Available as a solution, lotion, or gel. Applied twice a day to acne prone areas, generally well tolerated but may cause some irritation. Several skin conditions exist where use of this product is advised against - always consult with your doctor or dermatologist before using it! read the rest »