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Acne Medication
Acne is a common skin disorder characterized by clogged pores and pimples. With the right acne medication, you can often keep acne under control. Acne medication also can be taken to reduce scars left by acne.
Benzoyl peroxide is the most popular acne medication today. It destroys acne bacteria allowing acne pimples to heal fast. However, benzoyl peroxide acne medication has a lot of side effects.
If you are using benzoyl peroxide acne medication without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction
to benzoyl peroxide acne medication. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of benzoyl peroxide acne medication. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially dermatitis or
red or raw skin, including sunburned skin. Irritation will occur if benzoyl peroxide acne medication is used with these conditions.
It is very important that you use benzoyl peroxide acne medication only as directed. Do not use more of benzoyl peroxide acne medication and do not use it more often than recommended on the label,
unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To do so may cause irritation of the skin.
Do not use benzoyl peroxide acne medication in or around the eyes or lips, or inside the nose, or on sensitive areas of the neck. Spread benzoyl peroxide acne medication away from these areas when applying.
If the benzoyl peroxide acne medication gets on these areas, wash with water at once.
Do not apply benzoyl peroxide acne medication to windburned or sunburned skin or on open wounds, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
To use the cream, gel, lotion, or stick form of benzoyl peroxide acne medication:
Before applying, wash the affected area with nonmedicated soap and water or with a mild cleanser and then gently pat dry with a towel.
Apply enough benzoyl peroxide acne medication to cover the affected areas, and rub in gently
To use the shave cream form of benzoyl peroxide:
Wet the area to be shaved.
Apply a small amount of the shave cream and gently rub over entire area.
Shave.
Rinse the area and pat dry.
After-shave lotions or other drying face products should not be used without checking with your doctor first.
To use the cleansing bar, cleansing lotion, or soap form of benzoyl peroxide acne medication:
Use to wash the affected areas as directed.
To use the facial mask form of benzoyl peroxide acne medication:
Before applying, wash the affected area with a nonmedicated cleanser. Then rinse and pat dry.
Using a circular motion, apply a thin layer of the mask evenly over the affected area.
Allow the mask to dry for 15 to 25 minutes.
Then rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.
After applying the benzoyl peroxide acne medication, wash your hands to remove any medicine that might remain on them.
Dosing of benzoyl peroxide acne medication:
The dose of benzoyl peroxide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of benzoyl peroxide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
During the first 3 weeks you are using benzoyl peroxide acne medication, your skin may become irritated. Also, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. If your skin problem has not improved within 4 to 6 weeks, check with your health care professional.
You should not wash the areas of the skin treated with benzoyl peroxide acne medication for at least 1 hour after application.
Avoid using any other topical benzoyl peroxide acne medication on the same area within 1 hour before or after using benzoyl peroxide. Otherwise, benzoyl peroxide acne medication may not work properly.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is especially important to avoid using the following skin products on the same area as benzoyl peroxide acne medication:
Any other topical acne product or skin product containing a peeling agent (such as resorcinol, salicylic acid, sulfur, or tretinoin);
Hair products that are irritating, such as permanents or hair removal products;
Skin products that cause sensitivity to the sun, such as those containing lime or spices;
Skin products containing a large amount of alcohol, such as astringents, shaving creams, or after-shave lotions; or
Skin products that are too drying or abrasive, such as some cosmetics, soaps, or skin cleansers.
Using these products along with benzoyl peroxide may cause mild to severe irritation of the skin. Although skin irritation can occur, some doctors sometimes allow benzoyl peroxide to be used with tretinoin to treat acne. Usually tretinoin is applied at night so that it doesn't cause a problem with any other topical products that you might use during the day. Check with your doctor before using any other topical medicines with benzoyl peroxide.
Benzoyl peroxide acne medication may bleach hair or colored fabrics .
Check with your doctor at any time your skin becomes too dry or irritated. Your health care professional can help you choose the right skin products for you to reduce skin dryness and irritation.
Along with its needed effects, benzoyl peroxide acne medication may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
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