Complete Information About Acne Treatment Creams

Acne treatment cream is used for:

Treating acne. Acne creams usually made by benzoyl peroxide which has antibacterial and drying effect to the skin.

Using acne treatment creams are not recommended if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in the cream
• you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some medicines are interact with acne treatment cream's ingredients that you take however no specific interactions are known at this time. Ask your health care provider or doctor if you want to use acne creams.

How to use acne treatment creams?

You should use the acne treatment cream as directed by your doctor and always check the label on the medicine for dosing instructions. Read below how to use the medicine in general.

• acne creams only to be used on the skin
• wash your face with warm water and than apply the cream
• gently rub over the affected area until it is evenly distributed
  
• wash and completely dry the affected area again
  
• if you notice a white residue remaining on your skin you may applied too much
• wash your hands before and after using any kind of acne treatment creams
• if you miss a dose skip that missed one, and go back to your regular schedule. Do not use 2 dose at once

Ask your doctor if you are having difficulties or allergic reactions to your acne treatment cream.

Safety information

Make sure you are using the acne treatment cream as safely as possible.

• Acne creams can be used on your skin only. Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. Do not use the cream on higly inflamed skin or on your lips. If you get the cream in any of these areas, immediately wash with cool tap water.
• Avoid applying the cream to irritated skin, including sunburns.
• Several weeks will pass if you see improvement on your skin. Continue using the acne treatment cream as it is written on it's manual, or follow your doctor's recommendation.
• Talk with your doctor before you use any kind of acne removal medicines.
• If you use acne remedy products too often, your condition may become worse.
• While using acne treatment creams your skin will be more sensitive. Avoid the sun and wind.
• Acne treatment creams may cause bleaching. Avoid contact with hair, carpeting, fabrics.
• Creams can be used with extreme caution in children younger than 12 years old.
• Do not use acne creams while you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects

You have to know, all medicines may cause side effects. Fortunately with acne treatment creams many people have no or minor side effects. Discuss the topic with your doctor if you are experiencing one of these effects;

• dryness
• irritation
• itching
• peeling
• redness
• swelling

Ask medical help right away if any of these effects occur;

• severe allergic reactions (rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing)
• excessive burning
• tenderness of your skin
• extreme dryness

This is not a complete list of side effects, but these are the most common. Always talk to your doctor or ask for immediate medical help if you are having difficulties or having the mentioned effects.