Acne Products Usage Summary
The products summary below is a compilation of usage of the products based on the product specified purpose plus customer's feedbacks.
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The advantage of Acnefree over ProActiv is based on its time-release technology of its ingredient, hence you are protected round the clock.
Acne heat treatment devices such as Zeno and Thermaclear work BEST on emerging pimples, basically they are pimple preventing devices .However usage on existing pimples will lessen its existence on your skin.
ZENMED treat acne from inside as well as outside. It cure acne since it tackles the root causes of acne.
Acnomel does not contain benzoyl peroxide which many people find too harsh for them.
Nature's Cure Two Part Body Acne System consists of homeopathic tablets plus body spray which proves very convenient for you to apply to your body especially at the back. It also treat the root cause of acne.
Besides minimising scars appearance, Neosporin is used to relieves pain and swelling of scars. It is an antibiotic.
Effectiveness of Topical Acne Medications on Acne Formation Factors
| Topical medication |
Comedones |
P. acnes bacteria |
Inflammation |
| Benzoyl peroxide |
* |
** |
* |
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| Salicylic Acid |
* |
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| Resorcinol |
* |
* |
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| Sulphur |
* |
* |
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| Nicotinamide |
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* |
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| Azelaic Acid |
* |
* |
* |
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| Antibiotics |
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| Erythromycin |
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** |
** |
| Clindamycin |
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** |
** |
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| Retinoids |
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| Tretinoin |
** |
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* |
| Isotretinoin |
** |
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* |
| Adapalene |
** |
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* |
Note
* mild effect
** strong effect
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