What are some good acne medications for adults?

Answer 1

The main ingredient to look for in acne ointments or medications is salicylic acid. It treats many forms of acne and is found in Noxzema along with many other ointments that are available over the counter. If over the counter products do not work, you many need a prescription drug. Tretinoin is one of these that may work for you.

Answer 2

Some examples of adult acne treatments include prescription creams such as Retinoids, Birth Control pills and other oral antibiotics. You can get more information about adult acne treatments at the WebMD website.

Answer 3

We’ve all seen the poor teenagers that are suffering from debilitating acne. People are very willing to seek out treatment for their sons and daughters when they are experiencing terrible outbreaks. However, more and more adults are starting to suffer from adult acne, but they aren’t sure what to do about it. An adult’s skin is more fragile than a teenagers so it would be difficult to use some of the harsh cleansers and creams that teenagers use. An adult’s skin, as they get older, gets more prone to dryness and irritation. That’s why there are different treatment options for people suffering from adult acne.

Many women suffer from acne around the time of the month when they get their period. This is completely hormone related so there’s very little you can do in order to combat it. Creams and cleansers will not work for this type of acne because it is not because of your skin that you are getting it. If you want to start preventing this type of acne, you should talk to your doctor about certain birth control pills that can serve to control hormone levels all month long, therefore causing the acne never to happen. You and your doctor should work closely together to determine whether this type of treatment is suitable for you.

Other adults just suffer from full blown acne that isn’t caused by anything but genetics. There are a few things you can do in order to combat such a terrible outbreak. First, you can visit your doctor and find out if there are treatment options available for such a condition. Chances are that there will be, and they will be safe enough to use on a daily basis on your skin. In addition to this type of prescription treatment, you should also do other things in your life to make sure your body is toxin free and running efficiently. Some acne is solely caused by the type of diet a person has. Clean up your diet and you will most likely clean up your acne. In addition, make sure you are consuming at least 80 oz. of water every day as well as green tea.

Answer 4

Acne can be a frustrating condition for adolescents, but it can be even more so for adults. When a person reaches his or her adult years, acne is expected to be a thing of the past. But adults can be plagued with acne or a condition similar to acne, known as rosacea. There are ways to treat these conditions on an adult face.

1. For adults with outbreaks on the face, the products that are used should be different from what the younger generation uses. Many acne medications that can be purchased over-the-counter contain some form of salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Both of these substances are very drying to the skin, which will work effectively on the face of a teenager with overactive oil glands, but may be too harsh for more mature skin. Unless the skin is very oily, the products that are used should be geared towards the skin of an adult and not contain these drying ingredients. There are products available that are specifically for adult forms of acne.

2. Use a gentle cleanser when washing the face, something that will not strip moisture from the skin and dry it out. Adult skin needs cleaning that will effectively remove makeup and dirt, but not leave the skin tight and overly dry.

3. Use quality makeup that is dermatologist-tested and will not cause breakouts. It may cost a little more but will be worth it in the long run. The mineral makeup that is now the rage is very good at covering up blemishes and redness and is also healthier on the skin than other types of makeup.

4. Rosacea looks very much like adult acne but is not. Rosacea can start as flushing and redness of the face and then progress to breakouts. This condition needs different products from what would be used on adult acne. There are over-the-counter products that have been specifically created to treat rosacea.

5. If adult acne is severe and does not seem to be responding to OTC treatments, a visit to the dermatologist will be the answer, as a doctor may need to prescribe antibiotics to get acne under control.

Answer 5

Start out by using a mild wash or scrub. Also experiment with a mild exfoliant with alpha-hyroxy acids to help with treatment of adult acne.

Answer 6

Proactiv Solution, it works so well :)