Acne Medications

Stimulate cells in neck of sebaceous gland to move up and out of pore

When pores are unclogged, there is less build up of sebum, oils and bacteria

Kill bacteria in sebaceous gland

Reduce the amount of oil and sebum in sebaceous glands

Clean skin so topical medications penetrate into pores for better action

Prevent oils from “floating” medications off the skin and inactivating

Salicylic Acid 2.0%

            OXY Daily Cleansing Pads 

            Twice per day and as needed.  Unclog Pores.  Bring pimples to a head.

            Dries skin.

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

            Oxy 5

            Kills bacteria and prevents bacterial from becoming resistant to other antibiotics

Tretinoin 0.025% - 0.1%

            RetinA

            Stimulates cell turnover in the neck of the sebaceous gland, unclogs pores

Erythromicin Solution 2%

            Kills bacteria in sebaceous gland

Doxycyline 50-100 mg

            Once or twice per day orally

            Kills bacteria in sebaceous gland

Sulfur Mask

            Oily Skin

            Reduce oil on skin.  Reduce sebum and oil in sebaceous glands