Wednesday, April 30, 2014

About Acne: Generic Vs. Name Brand Medications

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From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne

For nearly every name brand acne medication there is a generic equivalent.  But do they work as well?

This week, let's take a closer look at name brand versus generic acne drugs, plus how to save some money on your prescription acne treatments.

Until next week!

Angela

 

Do Generic Acne Medications Really Work?
Does less expensive mean less effective?  Get the pros and cons of using a generic acne medication, and how they stack up to the name brand versions.  Read more

Save Money On Your Prescription Acne Medications
Using generic acne medications is a good start.  But there are plenty of other ways to save money on your prescription acne medications.  Try these.  Read more
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What Is the Best Acne Treatment?

Generic or name brand?  Topical or oral?  Retinoid or antibiotic?  So many choices!  Which one is the best?  Read more


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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

About Acne: Treating Body Acne

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Acne doesn't only occur on the face.  Breakouts can happen anywhere: the back, shoulders and arms, scalp, and buns.  

While these body breakouts are maddening, they can be treated.  Ready to learn how?  Read on! 

Until next week,

Angela

Back and Body Acne Basics

Body breakouts are super common!  They happen to lots of people.  Here's everything you need to know to understand why body acne happens, and what you can do about it.  Read more


Skin Care for Body Acne
Scrubbing at your breakouts won't make them go away (and can actually make them worse!)  Here are some skin care tips to help heal and treat body breakouts.  Read more
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Back Acne Treatment Tips
Back acne can be particularly stubborn.  Here are some tips on treating back breakouts, to get real results.  Read more
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Oral Medications for Treating Body Acne
If body breakouts are widespread, sometimes the easiest way to treat them is with an oral medication.  This article gives you the lowdown on all the most common oral acne medications.  Read more


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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

About Acne: Get the Most from Your Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment

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If you're looking for a super effective OTC treatment, benzoyl peroxide is it.  

But I know a lot of people aren't as over-the-moon about benzoyl peroxide as I am.  I get it -- benzoyl peroxide can cause irritation, redness, and extra dry skin. 

With a bit of know-how, though, you can manage these side effects and get really good results from this treatment.  Read on to find out how!

Angela

What Is Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide works in several different ways.  That's why it's such a popular ingredient in both over-the-counter and prescription acne medications.  Read more


Benzoyl Peroxide Week-by-Week Treatment Guide

Want to know what you can expect from benzoyl peroxide treatment?  This guide helps break down what you can expect each week of treatment.  Read more

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Help! Benzoyl Peroxide Is Drying Out My Skin!
Benzoyl peroxide can definitely be drying, though.  If benzoyl peroxide has made your skin drier than the Sahara, here's what you can do.  Read more
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Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment Tips
Those side effects can be so annoying!  Want a few tips on how to deal with them?  Read more
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