Contents:
- Medical Video: Acne | Nucleus Health
- Why do acne zits?
- Various contents of acne medication along with side effects other than sore skin
- 1. Benzoyl peroxide
- 2. Salicylic acid
- 3. Tretinoin
Medical Video: Acne | Nucleus Health
Acne that appears on the face is certainly very disturbing appearance. Many people feel insecure when their face is pimpled and are competing to find the most effective medicine to eliminate it. However, it turns out treating acne is not as comfortable as imagined. One side effect that is usually felt is the skin feels sore. So, why do acne medications cure? Is this reasonable?
Why do acne zits?
Painful acne medications can occur due to several factors. However, this is usually caused by side effects from the content of the drug itself. Pain arises as a response to the skin against the drug as a form of adjustment on the face with acne. The topical acne medication used in inflamed zits also generally adds to the pain itself. So, this is still normal and reasonable.
Pain will decrease when the skin begins to get used to the content of the drug, it can be in a matter of days or even weeks. Therefore, don't panic if you use an acne medication and this painful sensation arises.
However, you also need to be vigilant if the pain that is caused lasts in a matter of months and is accompanied by other symptoms. Because the pain can appear as a marker of drug content that is too hard for your facial skin. Swollen faces, severe burns, severe itching all over the face, and a series of other negative reactions can indicate an allergic reaction and severe skin irritation that needs immediate treatment.
Various contents of acne medication along with side effects other than sore skin
Like most other drugs, acne medications also have various side effects caused by the womb. Well, pain is one of the normal side effects on acne medications. The following are various common side effects according to the drug content.
1. Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is an acne medication that kills bacteria and removes excess oil on the face. Therefore, this drug can cause dry skin to slightly peel off.
These preparations usually contain 2.5 to 10 percent benzoyl peroxide. For the first time use, you should start from the lowest concentration to get optimal results. If the concentration used is too high, it can usually cause side effects.
The most common side effects of this acne medication are dry skin and mild irritation such as sore skin, mild redness which usually occurs in the early weeks of use. Abnormal skin reactions that should be watched out for, such as pain, severe redness, swelling, and painful and blistering burns.
2. Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid treats acne by clearing clogged pores which can be the forerunner of zits. The topical salicylic acid used in acne medications usually causes common side effects in the form of minor irritations such as redness and flaking skin.
However, if you experience a severe allergic reaction such as itching, severe skin dryness, and burning of the skin then you need to stop using immediately and contact your doctor immediately.
3. Tretinoin
Tretinoin is usually useful for reducing the number and severity of acne. In addition, this drug can also accelerate the healing of developing acne. Tretinoin is a drug that belongs to the retinoid group and works by affecting the growth of skin cells. A warm and sore sensation can occur after you apply this drug.
In addition, redness, dryness, itching, minor burns, and worsening zits can also occur in the initial 2 to 4 weeks. Usually the effect will decrease over time.
If you experience longer side effects, with blistering, hardening, severe burns, and also swelling, you should immediately consult a doctor and stop using the drug.
