Antibiotics for skin with acne work on several levels. They can help by decreasing the number of bacteria around and in the follicle. Also they reduce the chemicals produced by white blood cells . Finally, they help to get rid of excess fatty acids in the oils produced by your skin, which also reduces inflammation.

Some antibiotics for skin that are frequently prescribed include Tetracycline which is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for acne.

Erythromycin is also highly prescribed and has anti inflammatory properties and can be taken on an full stomach unlike tetracycline above.

Doxycycline is the alternative to erythomycin and tetracycline if they appear not to work or cannot be tolerated. This medication can cause more sensitivity to the sun.

Clindamycin is usually prescribed as a cream rather then orally as the above antibiotics are.

Unfortunately all antibiotics can cause yeast infections and reduce the effective of birth control pills in women.

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Acne has different causes for various people. It can be caused by the onset of puberty, your skin type, by stress or a whole host of different reasons.

If it is problem that doesn’t seem to be helped by over the counter remedies, a visit to the doctor to get an acne prescription could be the answer.

The doctor may advise hormonal pills, Retin-A, daily oral medications, creams or they may prescribe something that is relevant to skin type, sex or age.

A personalized acne prescription is so much more likely to work because the doctor should be able to pinpoint the type of acne and what causes it in each individual’s case and thus prescribe a remedy that is customized.

A search online for acne prescriptions should give an overview of what is available, however a trip to the doctor is always recommended before deciding to take any course of action.

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Clearasil pimple cream is just one of many products that Clearasil offers to care for young skin and help fight acne. They have products for both everyday prevention and rapid spot treatment.

Clearasil was invented in 1950 by Iavan Combe. At the time it was the first brand created to look after young skin and combat acne. Nowadays it is owned by Reckitt Benckiser and is a proven market winner.

The company sells everything from Clearasil pimple cream and face washes to overnight gels and wipes. As active ingredients the range usually includes triclosan and salicylic acid. Triclosan is antifungal and used in may beauty products not just acne ones and Salicylic Acid slows down cell production in the follicles preventing more clogging. It also helps breakdown blackheads and whiteheads.

The Clearasil product range can be very confusing as there are so many options and products to choose from. I would recommend a toner, a cleanser, a moisturizer and perhaps a rapid treatment Clearasil pimple cream for those spots that appear at the worst times.

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