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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Benzoyl Peroxide

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Anti-Acne Prescription Medications

By Sue Chung Health Expert

I keep reading about lots of different types of acne medications but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to use or ask my doctor about. What's the difference between something like Benzaclin and Differin?

 

Acne medications are varied, but most work to do at least one of three things: Kill acne bacteria, decrease oil production, and increase the rate of cell turnover. For most people with light to moderate cases of acne, over-the-counter products are usually strong enough to help reduce breakouts.

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...may chose to treat these lesions with other topical medications, such as metronidazole, erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide, tacrolimus, or pimecrolimus. In more severe cases, oral antibiotics (such... Read more »
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Medications

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......other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the... Read more »

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......other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the... Read more »

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......other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the... Read more »

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......other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the... Read more »

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......other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the... Read more »

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