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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
adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical (Pro)
Brand names: Epiduo, Epiduo Forte
7.3
946 reviews
benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Duac, Benzaclin, Z-Clinz 10, Acanya, Onexton, Neuac
7.7
576 reviews
adapalene topical (Pro)
Brand name: Differin
6.3
519 reviews
tretinoin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Avita, Retin-A, Renova, Atralin, Refissa, Altreno
7.7
493 reviews
dapsone topical (Pro)
Brand name: Aczone
7.4
257 reviews
clindamycin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Cleocin T, Clindets, Evoclin, Clinda-Derm, Clindagel, ClindaReach Pledget, Clindacin P, Clindacin PAC, Clindacin ETZ
6.8
232 reviews
clindamycin / tretinoin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Ziana, Veltin
7.7
187 reviews
azelaic acid topical (Pro)
Brand names: Azelex, Finacea
7.7
126 reviews
tazarotene topical (Pro)
Brand names: Tazorac, Fabior, Arazlo
7.3
74 reviews
benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Benzamycin, Benzamycin Pak, Aktipak
7.6
53 reviews
benzoyl peroxide topical (Pro)
Brand names: Brevoxyl, Benzac AC, PanOxyl, Clearskin, Benzac, Persa-Gel, Benzac W, Benzagel, Clearplex, Acne-10, Fostex Gel 10%, Fostex Wash 10%, Oxy-10, Acne-Clear, Oxy Balance, Benziq, Oscion Cleanser, Inova, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor, SoluCLENZ Rx, Benzashave, BenzEFoam, Oxy Daily Wash, BPO 6 Foaming Cloths, BenzEFoam Ultra, Binora, BPO Gel, BPO Foaming Cloths, Benzac AC Wash, BenzePro, BPO, Riax, Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne, PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash, PanOxyl 4% Acne Creamy Wash, PR Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, Enzoclear Foam, Epsolay
7.9
53 reviews
salicylic acid topical (Pro)
Brand names: Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, Fostex, Stridex Body Focus, Hydrisalic, Duoplant, Salex, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Stridex Maximum Strength, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Tinamed Plantar, Duofilm, Freezone, Compound W, Gordofilm, Salactic Film, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Wart Remover, Sal-Plant Gel, Mediplast, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Stri-Dex, Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin, Stri-Dex Clear Gel, Stri-Dex Face Wash, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo, P & S, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle, Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin, Neutrogena T/Sal, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, KeralytGel, Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor, Akurza, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Freezone Corn Remover, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small, Aliclen, DermalZone, Salvax, Durasal, Keralyt Scalp, Keralyt Shampoo, Stri-Dex Maximum Strength, Acnevir, Psoriasin Medicated Wash
7.3
23 reviews
clascoterone topical (Pro)
Brand name: Winlevi
9.1
8 reviews
resorcinol / sulfur topical
7.5
2 reviews
erythromycin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Ery Pads, Emcin Clear, Erygel, Theramycin Z, Spotex
5.5
2 reviews
benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical
Brand name: Vanoxide-HC
10
2 reviews
trifarotene topical (Pro)
Brand name: Aklief
10
1 review
benzoyl peroxide / salicylic acid topical
Brand names: Inova 4/1, Inova 8/2
8.0
1 review
benzoyl peroxide / tretinoin topical
Brand name: Twyneo
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).

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