Question 1

blue light acne treatment? what is it? is it expensive?

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Many uses: Blue light (and red light) is a part of a treatment called photodynamic therapy. It uses light and a topical chemical (aminolevulenic acid, ala) to treat many conditions. Acne is just one. Ala soaks into the skin and the light activates is. "bad cells" or acne related bacteria are then selectively destroyed by the light activation. Beyond that i would discuss with a dermatologist.

Question 2

is greenstone acne treatment good ?

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Clindamycin: It's pretty good for relatively mild disease, but never use an antibiotic as sole treatment for acne. It's especially good in combination with topical benzoyl peroxide.

Question 3

i need help finding an acne treatment?

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Acne treatment: Dermatologists are experienced at acne management. Find one.

Question 4

what is a good  acne treatment system?

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Mild Acne: Many previously prescribed acne medications are now available over the counter.  For mild facial acne, topical benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and retinol are beneficial.

Question 5

what was the most effective acne treatment?

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Most effective acne : The treatment depends on the severiyi of acne.
Most of the acne can be treated with various combinations containing benzyl peroxide , topical antibiotics, topical retinoids and in some cases oral tetracyclines
resistance cases and nodular, cystic acne  use accutane, but it has too many side effects 
birth defects and others
roche pulled Accutane of the market in 2009 after jury awarded millions of $$.

Question 6

what is the best recommended acne treatment?

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Rx: If it's worrisome enough to write healthtap, you deserve a 21st century rx. I start with topical clindamycin, with a retinoic acid derivative if there are many blackheads, maybe benzoyl peroxide if not. Nastier acne or if present on the trunk usually requires an appropriate systemic antibiotic as well, and for the deep stuff, dermatologists have the big guns. Should be manageable. Good luck.

Question 7

please describe a good acne treatment brand?

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Benzoyl peroxide: This is your first line of treatment. If you do not have a good result in two weeks, get with your personal physician. It can be managed but not cured. Acne is a serious personal and professional liabilty, and is unrelated to lifestyle or hygiene. Do what you need to.

Question 8

please describe a good acne treatment for me?

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Scientific Rx: Two weeks trial of topical benzoyl peroxide alone. This clears most mild acne. If not clear, physician's office visit. Options may include topical retinoic acid derivative, topical clindamycin, the oral contraceptive pill for a woman who can take it, and/or an appropriate systemic antibiotic right for the patient. Tough cases referred for isotretinoin. Manage as a chronic disease. Good luck.

Question 9

what's the most effective home acne treatment?

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Benzoyl peroxide: This is the best that's over the counter but not nearly so helpful as something as simple as topical Clindamycin with or without BP or a retinoic acid derivative -- i'll use the latter if there are many blackheads. If your acne is worse, a systemic antibiotic can help, and a dermatologist can use the big guns. You shouldn't need to rely on a home remedy even in our loony health care system.

Question 10

what would be a great fast working acne treatment?

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Scientific Rx: Two weeks trial of topical benzoyl peroxide alone. This clears most mild acne. If not clear, physician's office visit. Options may include topical retinoic acid derivative, topical clindamycin, the oral contraceptive pill for a woman who can take it, and/or an appropriate systemic antibiotic right for the patient. Tough cases referred for isotretinoin. Manage as a chronic disease. Good luck.

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