Special soaps, creams, cleansers, gels, abrasives, acupuncture needles, high frequency radio waves and lasers0the quest for the treatment of acne and acne scars go on and on.
Here is a short review of acne treatments available today:
1. OTC treatments: Benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, sulfur and salicylic acid. (Henkel, 1995)
Usually available as over the counter, non-prescription medication, for mild to moderate acne.
All four are dispensed in both gel and cream form that is topically applied to affected skin. It works as a “keratolytic” or peeling agent and is touted to clear pores and reduce bacterial counts.
Superficial irritation and skin drying are signs that the body is loosening lugs in the follicles and thus sloughs off dead cells. It is further claimed that these gels and creams prevent bacteria from entering the follicle thereby reducing the fatty acids that contribute to the plugs. They are generally cheap and easy to find.
Side effects include dryness, itching, redness due to irritation, and in some cases of skin sensitivity, swelling and scarring. There are also reports of irritation resulting from exposure to direct sunlight. Buyers are advised to take time to read the material and warnings that come with their purchase of products containing benzoyl peroxide […]

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