Which Acne Medication is Right for You or Your Loved One

Combinations of topical antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide increase effectiveness and reduce antibiotic resistance for individuals with Propionibacterium acnes colonization. With the help of an online acne prescription, you can obtain this medication more easily and quickly.

Proper selection of topical acne medication can decrease side effects and increase one’s success rate. Fortunately, most acne medication is available in several forms. Lotions and Creams online acne prescriptions are usually reserved for dry or sensitive skin, whereas gels are typically prescribed for oil-prone complexions. During treatment with an online acne prescription, patients are advised to use a bland facial wash and light moisturizer.

What follows is a detailed description of a few of the more popular topical forms of acne medication:

• Retinoids and Retinoid Analogs. Topical tretinoin (Retin-A) is a comedolytic agent that normalizes desquamation of the epithelial lining, thereby preventing obstruction of the pilosebaceous outlet. This agent also appears to have direct anti-inflammatory effects. A derivative of vitamin A, tretinoin is available in cream, gel, and liquid forms. In tretinoin microsphere (Retin-A Micro), tretinoin is encapsulated in a polymer that slowly releases the active medication, resulting in less irritation than with other tretinoin preparations. With all retinoids, visible improvement occurs after eight to 12 weeks of treatment.

• Alene (Differin) is a topical synthetic retinoid analog that normalizes differentiation of follicular epithelial cells and demonstrates direct anti-inflammatory properties. Double-blind studies have shown 0.1 percent adapalene gel to be as effective as 0.025 percent tretinoin gel.12 [Evidence level A, meta-analysis] Adapalene is superior to 0.025 percent tretinoin gel in both tolerability and speed of efficacy,12 and is equivalent in efficacy to 0.1 percent tretinoin microsphere.13 [Reference 13-Evidence level A, randomized controlled trial (RCT)] Adapalene is a reasonable choice as a first-line topical retinoid; this agent may be especially useful in patients who are unable to tolerate the irritation caused by tretinoin.
  
• Tazarotene (Tazorac) is available in 0.05 and 0.1 percent gel and cream formulations. It is a pregnancy category X agent. Tazarotene may be more irritating than other retinoids. Dose-related erythema and burning are the most common adverse effects. Studies have indicated that tazarotene gel is a more efficacious keratolytic than tretinoin 0.025 percent gel14 and tretinoin 0.1 percent microsphere gel.15 Because tazarotene may increase irritation, it usually is considered a second-line retinoid option in patients who have not responded to topical tretinoin or adapalene therapy.

Always remember that only a certified physician can help you make the best decision on what type of acne medication is right for you, whether you are getting an online acne prescription or you are visiting a doctor in his or her office. Click on ”Request a Consult” today to get expert advice for a doctor and the best prescription called right in to your favorite pharmacy.

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