Acne Vulgaris Treatment

Before considering acne treatment of any form, consult your dermatologist, doctor or physician first.

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the most common and successful forms of acne treatment, effective in treating non-inflammatory acne. Benzoyl Peroxide acts by fighting the bacteria that causes acne, acting as an antiseptic and oxidizing agent to reduce blocked pores or comedones.

It is available in a range of gels, lotions, creams and cleansers in non-prescription concentrations of 2.5%, 5% or 10% and is also available in prescription form such as BenzaClin, Benzamycin, and Duac.

Benzoyl Peroxide is safe to use for both adults and children, can be used with other forms of topical treatment and usually takes 2-4 weeks to work. Note: Side effects may occur.

Proactiv Solution

Proactiv Solution is a 3-step acne skin care management treatment developed by leading dermatologists that work together to heal and clear acne. This is a preferred method of some celebrities and comes in renewing cleaner, revitalizing toner and repairing lotion form. Results have proved to be excellent and pretty effective in dealing with mild or non-inflammatory acne.

What Causes Acne?

There are several factors that can cause acne such as hormonal changes in adolescence or pregnancy, birth control pills, bacteria in the skin pores and use of anabolic steroids among other things.

One important factor behind acne experts believe is an increase in the male sex hormones androgens which increase in both boys and girls during adolescence that cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge, creating more sebum (oily secretion).

Experts also believe acne to be in part, hereditary.