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Topical acne agents

Other names: acne creams

What are Topical acne agents?

Topical acne agents are creams, gels, lotions, and washes that are used on the skin and contain ingredients that treat acne. They are typically used for mild acne, although some may be used for the treatment of severe acne in conjunction with prescription medicines.

Topical acne agents include antiseptic washes that contain ingredients to gently cleanse the skin; and creams, lotions, or gels that exfoliate the skin, inhibit bacterial growth, speed up skin cell renewal or decrease the formation of comedones.

List of Topical acne agents

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
Vanoxide-HC (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone
10
 2 reviews
Oscion Cleanser
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
10
 1 review
NuOx
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / sulfur
10
 2 reviews
Mosco Corn & Callus Remover
Generic name: salicylic acid
10
 1 review
Ery Pads
Generic name: erythromycin
10
 1 review
Duofilm
Generic name: salicylic acid
10
 1 review
Clindagel (Pro)
Generic name: clindamycin
10
 2 reviews
BenzEFoam Ultra
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
10
 1 review
Avita (Pro)
Generic name: tretinoin
10
 1 review
PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
9.5
 2 reviews
Winlevi (Pro)
Generic name: clascoterone
9.0
 4 reviews
Duoplant
Generic name: salicylic acid
9.0
 1 review
BP Wash
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
9.0
 1 review
Oxy-10
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
8.7
 3 reviews
Onexton (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
8.6
 33 reviews
PanOxyl
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
8.5
 6 reviews
Azelex (Pro)
Generic name: azelaic acid
8.3
 10 reviews
Benzaclin (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
8.2
 95 reviews
Atralin (Pro)
Generic name: tretinoin
8.2
 38 reviews
Retin-A (Pro)
Generic name: tretinoin
8.1
 98 reviews
Inova 4/1
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid
8.0
 1 review
BenzEFoam
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
8.0
 4 reviews
Aktipak
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin
8.0
 1 review
Tazorac (Pro)
Generic name: tazarotene
7.8
 38 reviews
Finacea (Pro)
Generic name: azelaic acid
7.8
 82 reviews
Benzamycin (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin
7.7
 9 reviews
Ziana (Pro)
Generic name: clindamycin / tretinoin
7.5
 76 reviews
Compound W
Generic name: salicylic acid
7.5
 4 reviews
Veltin (Pro)
Generic name: clindamycin / tretinoin
7.4
 42 reviews
Aczone (Pro)
Generic name: dapsone
7.4
 229 reviews
Epiduo (Pro)
Generic name: adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
7.3
 722 reviews
Duac (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
7.3
 279 reviews
Acanya (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
7.3
 57 reviews
Epiduo Forte
Generic name: adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
7.2
 118 reviews
Fabior (Pro)
Generic name: tazarotene
7.1
 9 reviews
Scalpicin Scalp Relief
Generic name: salicylic acid
6.5
 2 reviews
Differin (Pro)
Generic name: adapalene
6.0
 340 reviews
Arazlo (Pro)
Generic name: tazarotene
5.2
 11 reviews
Tretin-X
Generic name: tretinoin
5.0
 2 reviews
Wart Remover
Generic name: salicylic acid
3.5
 2 reviews
Z-Clinz 10
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin 		No reviews
Z-Clinz 5
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin 		No reviews
Twyneo (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / tretinoin 		No reviews
Triaz
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Tinamed Plantar
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Theramycin Z
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Thera-Sal
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stridex Maximum Strength
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stridex Body Focus
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stri-Dex Maximum Strength
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stri-Dex Face Wash
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stri-Dex Clear Gel
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Stri-Dex
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Spotex
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
SoluCLENZ Rx
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Salvax (Pro)
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Salkera
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Salitop
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Salex (Pro)
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Salacyn
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Salactic Film
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Salac
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Sal-Plant Gel
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Sal-Acid Plasters
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Riax
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Renova (Pro)
Generic name: tretinoin 		No reviews
Refissa (Pro)
Generic name: tretinoin 		No reviews
Psoriasin Medicated Wash
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
PR Benzoyl Peroxide Wash
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Persa-Gel
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
PanOxyl 4% Acne Creamy Wash
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Pacnex
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
P & S
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Oxy Daily Wash
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Oxy Balance
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Oscion
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Occlusal-HP
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Neutrogena T/Sal
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Neutrogena Healthy Scalp
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Neuac (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin 		No reviews
NeoBenz Micro
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Mediplast
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Keralyt Shampoo
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Keralyt Scalp
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
KeralytGel (Pro)
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Ionil Plus
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Inova 8/2
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid 		No reviews
Inova
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Hydrisalic
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Gordofilm
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Freezone Corn Remover
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Freezone
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Fostex Wash 10%
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Fostex Gel 10%
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Fostex
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Evoclin (Pro)
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Erygel (Pro)
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Eryderm
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Erycette
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Enzoclear Foam
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Emgel
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Emcin Clear
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Durasal
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dr Scholl's Corn Removers
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dr Scholl's Callus Removers
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
DHS Salicylic Acid 3%
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
DermalZone
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Clindets
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
ClindaReach Pledget
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Clindacin PAC
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Clindacin P (Pro)
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Clindacin ETZ (Pro)
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Clinda-Derm
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Cleocin T
Generic name: clindamycin 		No reviews
Clearskin
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Clearplex
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Cleanse & Treat Plus
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid 		No reviews
Cleanse & Treat
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid 		No reviews
Cabtreo (Pro)
Generic name: adapalene/benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin 		No reviews
Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Brevoxyl
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
BPO Gel
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		1 review
BPO Foaming Cloths
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
BPO 6 Foaming Cloths
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
BPO
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Binora
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benziq
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
BenzePro (Pro)
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benzashave
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benzamycin Pak
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin 		No reviews
Benzagel
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benzac W
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benzac AC Wash
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benzac AC
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Benzac
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Altreno (Pro)
Generic name: tretinoin 		No reviews
Aliclen
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Akurza
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Akne-Mycin (Pro)
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
Aklief (Pro)
Generic name: trifarotene 		No reviews
Acnevir
Generic name: salicylic acid 		No reviews
Acne Treatment
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Acne-Clear
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
Acne-10
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide 		No reviews
A/T/S
Generic name: erythromycin 		No reviews
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).

See also

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