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What's the best acne cream out there?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends: This really depends on the stage of the acne. There really is no "best cream" that is universal. Mild acne will respond to a moderate benzoyl peroxide cream. Cystic acne requires a multi pronged approach, usually I use an oral antibiotic with an exfoliating product like Tazorac (tazarotene). Each product also has potential side effects, and of course cost that we consider. Best of luck!

Answered 6/28/2015

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Acne : there are many acne treatments available. You can have your skin evaluated by a board certified dermatologist to see what treatment is best for you

Answered 6/30/2015

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Benzacine: Benzacine cream is very effective to treat acne ,it should be used after washing and drying your face --at night time . The face should be washed only in the morning and to continue it applying once daily for 2-3 months.

Answered 6/28/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

BEST ACNE CREAM: THE BEST ACNE CREAM OUT THERE IS THE ONE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU! TRY ONE. TRY THEM ALL. BEST LUCK

Answered 5/12/2016

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Whatever you need: Start with topical benzoyl peroxide and/or retinoic acid. No need for anything fancy. If you're not clear in two weeks, your physician can add prescription-strength Rx. This is the 21st century and you have a right to be free of this stuff.

Answered 10/31/2016

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Acne Cream: It depends on what type of acne you have. There are different types of acne. Benzoyl peroxide, which is over the counter, is used for papular and pustular acne, which is the red inflamed acne. Tretinion is used for comedonal acne. Topical antibiotics are another choice for acne. Often, more than one type of treatment is needed depending on your skin. So there is not one best type of acne cream.

Answered 7/9/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Like many things in: Life, there is no one best acne cream out there. People respond to different agents "differently". Not only that there are many different forms and severities of acne and this can change what you may best respond to.

Answered 9/2/2015

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