Anyone know of some good over the counter benzol per. or anything like that for pimples or acne? I have sensitive skin to... I'm using Erythomycin Topical Solution right now, which I got from the derm. but soon that will run out and I need something good over the counter... Please help:)
Hi,
Widely available OTC bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide may be used in mild to moderate acne. The gel or cream containing benzoyl peroxide is rubbed, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region. Bar soaps or washes may also be used and vary from 2 to 10% in strength. In addition to its therapeutic
effect as a keratolytic (a chemical that dissolves the keratin plugging the pores) benzoyl peroxide also prevents new lesions by killing P.acnes.
A group of medications for normalizing the follicle
cell lifecycle are topical retinoids such as tretinoin (brand name Retin-A), adapalene (brand name Differin), and tazarotene (brand name Tazorac). Like isotretinoin, they are related to vitamin A, but they are administered as topicals and generally have much milder side effects. They can, however, cause significant irritation of the skin.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne
Plese follow the instuctions carefully and do not go over-board in these applications because it will take at least 2-4 weeks with any of them before you begin to see an improvement.