Acne Treatments and Medication

When it comes to acne treatments, you have three options to choose from;

• Prescription
• Over-the-counter
• Natural Home Remedy Acne Treatments

Each have their own advantages and disadvantages, i have listed the top two of each of the 3 options below.

 Prescription

This type of treatment is actually the best in my opinion, as these treatments can get to the root of the problem and are more long-term solutions. They can treat the core of the problem; over production of oils and excess bacteria.

To get access to prescription treatment you will need to visit your local GP or dermatologist. They will look at 2 things to decide the treatment they will give you;

• What you SAY and HOW your acne looks
• The PREVIOUS treatments you have had and how effective they were.

From that decision they then decide which kind of treatment to give you, the main ones are;

• Topical antibiotics - cream or lotion.
• Benzoyl Peroxide - cream
• Oral antibiotics - tablets, such as Erythromycin, Tetracycline, minocycline and Accutane.

These are all very powerful treatments, that get to the core of the problem, and usually show very positive results in most people's cases.

Click Acne Medication Reviews, for detailed reviews on prescription drugs from your doctor.

Top Tip - Don't PICK, POKE or try to POP spots. This will just further spread bacteria around your face, and cause further acne outbreaks.

Over-the-counter

If you do not wish to seek professional medical attention then you may try over-the-counter treatments. They may not be as effective as prescribed treatments, but they are easily accessed and have recieved positive results from some people.

Acne101 has reviewed the Top 10 Acne Products, to make your choice easier.

The most common ingredients in over-the-counter products are;  

• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Salicylic Acid 
• Sulphur/Sulfur(Found in clearasil)
• Resorcinol (Found in clearasil)

For more information on these ingredients, simply click them.

Some of the most common brand names for over-the-counter medication are;

• Neutrogena On-the-Spot.
• Clearasil.
• Oxy-10.
• Fostex.
• Clear by Design.
• Persa-Gel.

 In my opinion, over-the-counter treatments should only be used for Mild Acne, and anything above that should be visiting their local GP or dermatologist ASAP.

Click Top 10 Acne Products, for detailed reviews and ratings on the top 10 over-the-counter acne products. (NON AFFILIATE)

TOP TIP - Drink 8 glasses of water a day. This will flush out toxins through your kidneys, instead of being released through your skin pores, which could cause acne outbreaks.

Natural Home Remedy Treatments

If you do not feel like taking chemicals, then you may want to try some Natural Home Remedy Acne Treatments. These mainly use ingredients that you already have at home or can be easily picked up at your local supermarket.

Some are completely useless and you will make you look a little bit silly, but some can be very powerful and completely treat your acne.

I have compiled a list of the most effective treatments on the following page;

>>Natural Home Remedy Acne Treatments<<

Tops Acne Treatment Diet Tips

For the next couple of weeks, stick to the regimen below:
-Drink a glass of warm water with lemon and honey in the morning and evening
-Drink lots of water throughout the day to flush out the toxins
-Drink at least 3 cups of green tea a day - green tea contains antibacterial properties to kill the bacteria
-Try to do some exercise so you can sweat out all the toxins. Also, try to do meditation
-Eat as many apples as you can. You should buy organic apples at Wholefood. Dont buy apples at Safeway. Safeway apples contain pesticides that can toxify your body
-Eat oatmeal for breakfast
-Eat 2 cups of yogurt a day - yogurt boost ur immune system and contain microbiotic organisms that help your digestive system and control the acid/yeast
-Eat lots of green veggies (organic if possible)
-Stay away from coffee, sugar, carbohydrates, fatty and fried food
-Eat salmon and cantaloupe as much as possible
-Wash your face in morning and evening with gentle cleanser, use natural toner, and follow up with oil-free moisturizer