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Acne Vulgaris

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 Vulgaris FDA Approved Drugs

ACANYA [Benzoyl PeroxideC14H10O4 : Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
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2.5% : eq 1.2% base (topical gel)
Dow PharmOct 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
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ACZONE [DapsoneC12H12N2O2S]
RX
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5% (topical gel)
7.5% (topical gel)
AllerganJul 7, 2005
Allergan IncFeb 24, 2016
  • Treatment of acne.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

CLINDAGEL [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
eq 1% base (topical gel)
Precision DermatNov 27, 2000
  • Topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

DIFFERIN [AdapaleneC28H28O3]
OTC / RX
-
0.1% (topical gel)
0.3% (topical gel)
Galderma Labs LpJul 8, 2016
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

EVOCLIN [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
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1% (topical aerosol, foam)
Mylan Pharms IncOct 22, 2004
  • Treatment of acne vulgaris.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ONEXTON [Benzoyl PeroxideC14H10O4 : Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS]
RX
-
3.75% : eq 1.2% base (topical gel)
Dow PharmNov 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)

UNK

RETIN-A MICRO [TretinoinC20H28O2]
RX
-
0.04% (topical gel)
0.1% (topical gel)
Valeant IntlMay 10, 2002
  • Treatment of acne vulgaris.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

RETIN-A-MICRO [TretinoinC20H28O2]
RX
-
0.08% (topical gel)
Valeant IntlJan 28, 2014
  • Treatment of acne vulgaris.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

SOLODYN [Minocycline HydrochlorideC23H27N3O7ClH]
RX
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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)
MedicisAug 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)

UNK

XIMINO [Minocycline HydrochlorideC23H27N3O7ClH]
RX
-
eq 135mg base (oral capsule, extended release)
eq 45mg base (oral capsule, extended release)
eq 90mg base (oral capsule, extended release)
Sun Pharm Inds LtdJul 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)

UNK

ZIANA [Clindamycin PhosphateC18H34ClN2O8PS : TretinoinC20H28O2]
RX
-
1.2% : 0.025% (topical gel)
MedicisNov 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)

UNK

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 Vulgaris

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
efficacy
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side effects
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danger
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