Topical Treatment (Creams)

A Look At Topical Treatment Options For Acne
The most commonly used topical acne treatments include benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, topical acne antibiotics, azelaic acid, and combination topical products.

Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide has been used for acne skin care for over 30 years and is now available in a product that combines it with antibiotics.

Tretinoin
This topical acne treatment option is a vitamin A derivative and is used for acne and sun-damaged skin. How do I use this medication? You should apply this tretinoin cream...

Adapalene (Differin®)
This is a designer Retinoid, and its molecular make-up is similar to that of vitamin A. How do I use this acne medication? Apply to the whole area that is affected by acne.

Tazarotene
Tazarotene (Tazorac®) is a designer retinoid and its molecular make-up is similar to that of vitamin A. It was used initially to treat psoriasis, and has now been found to be...

Topical Combination Products
Combination therapy can offer a strategy for preventing resistance to the antibiotic. Its synergistic effect can prevent more resistant bacteria, as well as other susceptible acne causing bacteria, from growing during treatment. Often when a combination topical product is used, less antibiotic is needed to prevent the growth of resistant bacteria compared to the amount needed when the antibiotic is used alone.