Topical Acne Treatments

• Main ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide
• Mechanism of action:
  • Benzoyl peroxide supplies oxygen within the sebaceous glands and suppresses the growth of acne bacteria
  • It also has an exfoliating action and improves clogged pores
• Effects on the skin:
  • By suppressing acne bacteria, the cause of acne, it improves inflammatory acne
  • Through its exfoliating action, it prevents clogged pores and keeps the skin clean
• Side effects:
  • Skin dryness and a stinging sensation may occur
  • Some patients may experience redness or peeling, but in many cases the skin gradually gets used to it
• Recommended skin types:
  • Suitable for treating inflammatory acne (red pimples), whiteheads, and blackheads
  • Effective for patients with early-stage, mild to moderate acne

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• Main ingredient: Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide
• Mechanism of action:
  • Adapalene is a synthetic retinoid that improves keratinization disorders and prevents clogged pores
  • Benzoyl peroxide suppresses the growth of acne bacteria and exerts an anti-inflammatory action
  • The two ingredients work synergistically to improve acne efficiently.
• Effects on the skin:
  • Adapalene normalizes the stratum corneum, and benzoyl peroxide reduces inflammation and kills acne bacteria, so a combined effect is obtained
  • Especially effective for inflammatory acne and comedones
• Side effects:
  • Dryness, redness, and stinging (especially in the early period of use) may occur
  • People with sensitive skin may temporarily feel skin peeling or stinging
• Recommended skin types:
  • Suitable for patients with a mix of inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne
  • Recommended for treating moderate or more severe acne that is hard to improve with other treatments

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