Prescription Acne Treatments

Accutane, Retin A and Renova

Of all of the prescription medications, Accutane is considered one of the best.

A chemical derivative of vitamin A, Accutane is referred to as a miracle cure for acne.

Accutane works best for treating severe cystic acne, but will work in smaller doses on less acne – both face and body. As with any drug, there are side effects to know about before you start taking the medication.

Some of the side effects can be worse than the acne itself depending on your body’s ability to handle medication.

Retin A and Renova are the next two popular [tag]prescription acne treatments[/tag]. These are topical derivatives of vitamin A (unlike chemical derivatives), and are very efficient at clearing up fine wrinkles and slight skin discolorations as well as effectively combatting [tag]acne[/tag].

Take heed though, sunlight must be avoided while using Retin A or Renova. Just get a good non-comedogenic sunscreen and keep it on hand all the time while on this medication.

Another trend with doctors passing out acne medications are (a) birth control pills and (b) antibiotics. Birth control pills are used exclusively by women to help regulate hormones (a known acne trigger). Antibiotics rid your skin of acne caused by p.bateria (a specific type of bacteria that causes whiteheads and pimples that grows deep in your skin’s pores).