Over-the-counter acne medications Mild to moderate acne - whiteheads, papules Severe acne

I have put together the list of Most common over - the - counter Acne medications. These are probably the most known so if i missed some others please fell free to add the other once so our visitors can learn more about them.

These are with BP - Benzoyl Peroxide.

They are available in prescription and over-the-counter medications, in cream, gel, and wash form. It is an anti-bacterial agent.
Benzoyl peroxide supposed to kill P. Acnes, the bacteria that causes acne. However, Drying and peeling of the skin are normal which is upleasant and frastrating for users of BP, it also has high procentage of brake out reactions and many reports of stop working after first few weeks of treatment. Many people have strong allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide and experience an inflammation of the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide may bleach hair or fabric. So, make sure you have lots and lots of extra shirts, bed sheets and pillowcases...lol
Here are some of the Commonly used brand names. If i missed some, please feel free to add them.
Neutrogena On-the-Spot, Clearasil, Oxy-10 Fostex, Clear by Design, Persa-Gel,

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid is an ingredient used in many over-the-counter acne medications, the list is very long but i will list some of them bellow. It is often found with pads as applicators (such as Stri-dex pads). It is also used to treat other skin disorders including dandruff, psoriasis, calluses, corns, warts, and more. As with BP, the Salicylic Acid is available in prescription and over-the-counter medications, in cream, gel, and wash form.
Here is how it works in very brief form - the Acne is formed when skin cells inside hair follicles shed too fast and clump together, plugging up the follicle and causing a pimple. Salicylic acid helps slow down shedding of the cells inside the follicles, preventing clogging. Salicylic acid also helps break down blackheads and whiteheads.
It is very good anti acne agent, it has very few reports of side effects and can be used for any type of skin, does not stain cloth or hair and has high procentage of positive responses from people who used anti acne products with salycilic acid in it.
Here are some of the Brands out there: Ovante Acne and Blemish Control Cream Stri-dex, Clearasil Clearstick, Oxy Night Watch Stri-dex Triple Action Pads with Salicylic Acid

Sulfur anti acne medications

Probably the BEST anti acne agent.Sulfur has been used to treat acne for thousands of years for its peeling and drying actions, and is found in various washes, soaps, and creams. It is effective at breaking down existing blackheads and whiteheads, has no side effects and can be used for any type of skin with high efficacy.
Here are some Brands: Ovante Acne Cream Clearasil Adult Care

Over-the-counter acne medications

Mild to moderate acne - whiteheads, papules

Severe acne - cysts and nodules