There are many treatment products adult acne treatment dermatologists available today. But they can be divided into 4 types: topical antibiotics, topical retinoid, oral antibiotics and oral contraceptives.
The first type of prescription acne treatment is topical antibiotics. Clindamycin and erythromycin are the most widely used and are usually used in mild to severe acne cases. They help to minimize and eliminate the papules and pustules by attacking directly the acnes bacteria and their inflammatory effects. They are safe and are well tolerated. (more…)