Your Face Deserves the Best Acne Treatment

If you have acne, you want to find the best acne treatment. Acne can have a devastating effect on your self esteem and cause you embarrassment in your personal and even your business relationships.

There are countless acne treatments, from over the counter creams to prescription medications. The best acne treatments depend on the nature and the severity of your condition and some can be more effective than others. You should ask your physician what’s right for you but, bear in mind, there isn’t a permanent cure for acne.

Non-Prescription Acne Treatments

If your acne condition is mild, you may first try one of the many over-the-counter medications that are available. These cleansers, creams and gels may be all you need. The active ingredients, usually salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, have anti-inflammatory, drying and peeling qualities and may be effective at killing bacteria.

Prescription Acne Treatments

These treatments may be effective at controlling more severe cases. These medications may contain antibiotics, retinoids or hormonal agents. Antibiotic acne treatments are not a long-term solution since prolonged use may create antibiotic resistance.

Chemical Peels

Topical creams and oral medications can be effective treatments for acne outbreaks, but they can be expensive, can dry and irritate sensitive skin and have a number of side effects.

Treating acne with facial chemical peels can deliver better aesthetic results, especially on inflammatory acne, without the side effects associated with topical and oral acne medications.

Want to Learn More about Acne Treatments?

Call Preventous Cosmetic Medicine for a free consultation to find out if a chemical peel is right for you.