- If topical acne products just aren’t cutting it, it may be time to consider a prescription acne medication.
- There are many different kinds of prescription acne medication, including spironolactone and Accutane.
- We chat with a dermatologist about everything you need to know regarding prescriptions for acne.
We all have that friend who credits their clear complexion to one miracle skin-care product. (Damn you, Becky.) While some of the lucky few can get by on just a few key products, the rest of us might have to turn to prescription-strength treatments. And while it’s now trendy to know what buzzy ingredients are in your skin products, learning the ins and outs of the hard stuff can feel like studying for a chemistry exam.
There are many different causes of acne, as well as many different types of acne, which in turn means there are many different kinds of solutions. A prescription-based medication that works wonders for your best friend might not work for you at all, and vice versa. That’s why we enlisted NYC dermatologist Dr. Neal Schultz to break down every type of blemish-bashing prescription product out there, so you can know what you’re getting into before you jump on the Clindamycin or Accutane train.