I once used this X stuff, then Y, tried that twice, then I tried Z. Now I am using a variation of Y. Nothing seems to work. I have recently seen advertisements of a new product. Should I try that? Are you also one of the brand hoppers? Many of us choose a medicine for acne after hearing about it from our friends, or forums or advertisements. We try many products and may find that nothing works. For some the first product they try clears the acne. What is the way out for the frustrated population?
Active Ingredient Is The Key-
Most of us choose by brand names. But it is the active ingredient that does the treatment. Next time you buy any brand look at the name of the active ingredient. You may realize that the last product you used also had the same active ingredient. So it is the same thing under a different brand and packing. It will make no difference. If you are changing your treatment, it is necessary to select another active ingredient.
The common active ingredient for acne treatment are-
Benzoyl peroxide
Salicylic Acid
Azelaic Acid
Topical Antibiotics
Topical Retinoids
Nicotinamide
Sulfur and Resorcinol
Alcohol And Acetone
Out of these the most common are- Benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic Acid is most popular. They are founds in creams, gels, washes, pads and all other types of uses for acne.
Next time whenever you buy any treatment for acne, read the label. Find out the ingredient and its strength. Another factor that may change the result is the vehicle for the ingredient. A vehicle is the neutral part of the product. For example if you buy a cream with 5% strength of Benzoyl Peroxide, the rest 95% is vehicle and other chemicals used for formulation. If the vehicle is different the results may be slightly different in short term. Gels may act faster than creams, but only in the short term. Long-term results are same for both creams and gels. New vehicles such as micro spheres are also being used now to help medication penetrate skin faster. Look at he ingredient and the vehicle and decide to buy the product after that.
This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.
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