Acne

Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.

No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse.

If you have acne:

Clean your skin gently
Try not to touch your skin
Avoid the sun

Treatments for acne include medicines and creams.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Acne FDA Approved Drugs

ACANYA [Benzoyl Peroxide^{C₁₄H₁₀O₄} : Clindamycin Phosphate^{C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS}]

2.5% : eq 1.2% base (topical gel)

Dow Pharm^{Oct 23, 2008}

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.
Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Treatment of acne vulgaris.
Treatment of acne.

efficacy
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side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
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ACZONE [Dapsone^{C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S}]

5% (topical gel)

7.5% (topical gel)

Allergan^{Jul 7, 2005}
Allergan Inc^{Feb 24, 2016}

Treatment of acne.

efficacy
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CLINDAGEL [Clindamycin Phosphate^{C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS}]

eq 1% base (topical gel)

Precision Dermat^{Nov 27, 2000}

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

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side effects
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DIFFERIN [Adapalene^{C₂₈H₂₈O₃}]

OTC / RX

0.1% (topical gel)

0.3% (topical gel)

Galderma Labs Lp^{Jul 8, 2016}

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

EPIDUO [Adapalene^{C₂₈H₂₈O₃} : Benzoyl Peroxide^{C₁₄H₁₀O₄}]

0.1% : 2.5% (topical gel)

Galderma Labs Lp^{Dec 8, 2008}

Treatment of acne.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

EPIDUO FORTE [Adapalene^{C₂₈H₂₈O₃} : Benzoyl Peroxide^{C₁₄H₁₀O₄}]

0.3% : 2.5% (topical gel)

Galderma Labs^{Jul 15, 2015}

Treatment of acne.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
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EVOCLIN [Clindamycin Phosphate^{C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS}]

1% (topical aerosol, foam)

Mylan Pharms Inc^{Oct 22, 2004}

Treatment of acne vulgaris.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

ONEXTON [Benzoyl Peroxide^{C₁₄H₁₀O₄} : Clindamycin Phosphate^{C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS}]

3.75% : eq 1.2% base (topical gel)

Dow Pharm^{Nov 24, 2014}

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.
Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Treatment of acne vulgaris.
Treatment of acne.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

RETIN-A MICRO [Tretinoin^{C₂₀H₂₈O₂}]

0.04% (topical gel)

0.1% (topical gel)

Valeant Intl^{May 10, 2002}

Treatment of acne vulgaris.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

RETIN-A-MICRO [Tretinoin^{C₂₀H₂₈O₂}]

0.08% (topical gel)

Valeant Intl^{Jan 28, 2014}

Treatment of acne vulgaris.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

SOLODYN [Minocycline Hydrochloride^{C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇ClH}]

eq 105mg base (oral tablet, extended release)

eq 115mg base (oral tablet, extended release)

eq 55mg base (oral tablet, extended release)

eq 65mg base (oral tablet, extended release)

eq 80mg base (oral tablet, extended release)

Medicis^{Aug 27, 2010}

Treatment of acne.
Treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

XIMINO [Minocycline Hydrochloride^{C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇ClH}]

eq 135mg base (oral capsule, extended release)

eq 45mg base (oral capsule, extended release)

eq 90mg base (oral capsule, extended release)

Sun Pharm Inds Ltd^{Jul 11, 2012}

Treatment of acne.
Treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

ZIANA [Clindamycin Phosphate^{C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS} : Tretinoin^{C₂₀H₂₈O₂}]

1.2% : 0.025% (topical gel)

Medicis^{Nov 7, 2006}

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.

efficacy
0.0 (0)

side effects
0.0 (0)

danger
0.0 (0)

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.

WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for reference only. Many of these treatments may be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field. The owner of this website will not be held liable for any injuries and deaths cause by following any home remedies. We have no control of what is posted.

Home Remedies for Acne

ACNE
Tea tree essential oil can treat acne, lice. Fights infections and fungus.Antonchekov | July 15th, 2018

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ACNE [acne vulgaris]
Mix cosmetic clay (bentonite clay or other cosmetic grade clay) into warm water until to make a slurry paste. Apply to the skin. Remove after an hour or two (thirty minute minimum). Remove clay and wipe clean with water. Do not discard into the sink. | March 10th, 2020

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ACNE BOILS ECZEMA RASHES
Red... / ...clover (Trifolium pratense) contains antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory substances. It can for used internally and externally for the treatment of acne, boils, eczema and rashes.
Internal: Make tea from the 1 ounce red clover tops in 1 quart of water. Strain the cooled liquid. Drink the tea in... / ...internally while taking aspirin or other blood thinners.
Mechanism - allantoin and othersIvanTurgenev | August 12th, 2020

Reference:

Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.¹

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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Acne

CALAMUS^ACCA4
The rhizome of Acorus Calamus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Acoraceae). Common in wet and muddy grounds everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...mefaction and discharges, as indicated, in abscess cavities, burns and scalds (to lessen scarring), acne, ulcerative skin diseases, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, vaginal abrasions, erosion of t... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.²

CALENDULA
The florets of Calendula officinalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Southern Europe and the Orient; largely cultivated as a garden flower. Dose,... / ...mefaction and discharges, as indicated, in abscess cavities, burns and scalds (to lessen scarring), acne, ulcerative skin diseases, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, vaginal abrasions, erosion of t... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.²

PIX LIQUIDA
Tar, Pine Tar. A liquid obtained by the destructive distillation of the wood of Pinus palustris, Miller, and other species of Pinus (Nat. Ord.... / .... Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action.Tar is irritant and antiseptic. Upon prolonged application tar acne may ensue, and in some instances it has produced poisoning similar to that of phenol. Internall... / ...a disposition to hemorrhages. Syrup of wild cherry added to tar water or the syrup of tar makes a useful cough remedy for chronic bronchitis.²

VERATRUM VIRIDE
The dried rhizome and roots of Veratrum viride, Aiton (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). An indigenous plant of swamps, low grounds, and moist meadows. Dose, 1 grain. Common... / ... the head to vomit. Therapy.External. Painted upon boils, felons, carbuncles, abscesses, inflamed acne, cellulitis, and other local inflammations, veratrum wi²

Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Acne

ACNE
Ascertain whether constitutional disease or disordered dhrestion is present and modify treatment accordingly. Arsenic is generally indicated. especially in combination with iron. For constipation. if present, Compound Liquorice Powder, prelerably in lozenges, or Fluid Cascara Aromatic, N., B. & Co. Locally, lotions containing milk of sulphur and glycerin, sometimes with a base of distilled extract witch hazel, or ointments containing sulphur. sulphur iodide, resor cin, ichthyol or Iodosyl. Give ...³

References

1) Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.

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