Acne can be classified as mild, moderate or severe. Most people are not sure of what type of acne they have. In order to get the right treatment, you should be aware of what type of acne you have. It is best to know about it and get the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. They will be able to analyze what type of acne you have. They would able to specify depending on the number of acne developed, type of acne and the depth of the acne spot. A suitable treatment can be started once you are sure of what type of acne you have.

Mild acnes - this is identified by just whiteheads and blackheads that appear on your face or other parts of the body. These occur only infrequently. The lesions from these are limited and do not spread to large areas of your face and other parts of the body. A whitehead appears when the pore on the skin is closed by the over production of oil within the skin or if it closed by dead cells. A blackhead occurs when the pore is closed by dark oil and dead cells that are formed beneath the pores. A chemical reaction takes place under the skin which causes the skin to darken and form a blackhead above the skin.

Mild acnes can be treated at home with over the counter products available with the pharmacy. If the acne is treated at an early stage and if preventive measures are taken regularly you can avoid develop further formation of acne. These mild acnes can be treated with the application of topical medications. Anti acne creams that are available in the pharmacy without a regular prescription can help in the simple treatment of this type of mild acne. The treatment of mild acnes is found in cleansers, lotions and creams. It works to kill the bacteria, which are the main cause for the formation of these acnes. Benzoyl peroxide helps to clear the pores and reduce the inflammation caused to the skin.

Some common benzoyl peroxide products available in the market are

1. Proactive 2. Benzaderm gel. 3. Glytone 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment gel. 4. MD Formulations Benzoyl Peroxide 10. 5. various other benzoyl peroxide creams.

If the mild acne starts bothering you after going in for mild treatments, you should follow these instructions. In order to get treated for this type of mild acne, you should consult your pharmacist to recommend some across the counter treatments for this particular skin disease, which is persistent. You should follow the instructions carefully given along with the cream or lotion and it will help to remove the existing acnes and prevent the formation of new acnes. You should stick on to your treatment until it is completely cured. Oil based cosmetics may clog the pores on the skin hence you should make use of gentle cleanser and mild moisturizer. If the acne still persists after eight weeks you should consult your GP.