Many people take medication without giving any thought to safety or how their system will react to its presence. The unfortunate truth is that many medications, both over the counter and prescription, present some serious risks to users. This may range from a simple skin irritation to a more serious occurrence that may require hospitalization. Acne medicine is no different and must be used responsibly and selected with your own personal health in mind.
Prior to purchasing or using any type of acne medicine, make sure to read the outside packaging for any warning or cautionary notices. In addition, pay close attention to the instructions and guidelines for usage, which must be followed thoroughly.
If you are using any type of cream or lotion acne medicine, apply it to only a small test area of the skin at first. This is done so that you can make sure the product does not irritate your skin prior to applying it to the rest of the affected area. This is not only important to do with new medicines, but even with an acne medicine that you have used before. A product that does not initially cause irritation may cause it during the next use, so always use the...