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About Acne
Most acne conditions can be treated.
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At some point in life, almost everyone is affected by acne. It can happen at any time, but most often occurs in the teen years. Although it is not a life-threatening condition, acne can cause physical discomfort and damage. Acne can also leave unsightly scars that are not easily corrected.
Fortunately, there are many effective treatments to clear and prevent acne. Depending on the nature and severity of your acne condition, your dermatologist can prescribe the best treatment. Below is a chart identifying common acne conditions and treatments.
What type of acne do you have?
Below are examples of some typical acne conditions, along with commonly prescribed treatments.
Common Acne Conditions and Treatments
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Less Severe
More Severe
Whiteheads, Blackheads, & Few Pimples
Red, Inflamed & Pus-Filled Pimples
Hardened Lumps Under Skin
Typical Treatments Include:
Topical Retinoid
Oral Antibiotic
Oral Isotretinoin
Salicylic Acid
Topical Retinoid
Topical Retinoid
Topical Antibiotic
Benzoyl Peroxide
High Dose Oral Antibiotic
Benzoyl Peroxide
Hormonal*
Benzoyl Peroxide
Hormonal*
* For females
As shown on the above chart, an oral antibiotic can be an effective treatment for certain acne conditions, and one such antibiotic is minocycline. SOLODYN is an oral antibiotic approved to treat only the red, pus-filled pimples and red bumps of moderate to severe acne in patients 12 years of age and older. Ask your dermatologist if SOLODYN is right for you.
Acne Conditions Defined:
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Whiteheads and Blackheads (comedones):
An early acne blemish caused by blocked pores. At first the skin does not look red and inflamed. These early blemishes are called closed comedones (whiteheads) and open comedones (blackheads).
Red, Inflamed and Pus-filled Pimples (papules and pustules):
As blemishes get larger and inflamed, they become pimples. They can appear as smaller red, inflamed bumps or larger red, pus-filled bumps, and they can be tender to the touch.
Hardened Lumps (nodules and cysts):
More severe cases of acne can include lumps deep under the skin. Large, painful, solid lesions are called nodules. Deep, painful, pus-filled lesions that can cause scarring are called cysts.
For effective treatment of your acne, see a dermatologist.
As a specialist in acne, a dermatologist has a greater understanding of all the available treatment options, and is uniquely qualified to create the most effective, individualized treatment for your condition. Before prescribing treatment, a dermatologist will consider all the factors; including the type and severity of your acne, co-existing conditions, as well as your age, skin type, lifestyle and motivation. Many popular and effective acne medications, such as SOLODYN Tablets, are often prescribed by a dermatologist, rather than a general practitioner.
Purpose of Acne Treatments:
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Topical Retinoid:
A derivative of vitamin A, topical retinoids work to unclog pores to treat existing whiteheads and blackheads and keep new ones from forming.
Salicylic Acid:
Treats acne by causing skin cells to slough off more readily, to open and unclog pores.
Topical Antibiotic:
Kills acne-causing bacteria
(P. acnes)
on the skin, and reduces inflammation.
Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO):
Kills acne-causing bacteria
(P. acnes)
on the skin, and works as a peeling agent, increasing skin turnover and clearing pores.
Oral Antibiotic:
Kills acne-causing bacteria
(P. acnes)
from the inside out, and reduces inflammation.
Oral Isotretinoin:
A potent oral retinoid, isotretinoin is reserved for treatment of very severe cysts that have proven resistant to other medications.
Hormonal Therapy:
Reduces the effect of hormones (called androgens) on oil glands that causes excessive oil secretion and the blockage of pores.
More About Acne
Pay no more than $10 on SOLODYN Tablets 45 mg, 65 mg, 90 mg,
115 mg, or 135 mg.
This card limits eligible patient out-of-pocket
cost to just $10 or less for each prescription of SOLODYN Tablets (up to 3).
See Eligibility Criteria
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Acne patient before and after 12 weeks of SOLODYN Tablets. Individual results may vary.
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Are SOLODYN Tablets right for you?
Ask your dermatologist.
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