Meanwhile, there are many acne treatment options to choose from right now. These treatments fit one of two categories: "pore cleansers" that suppress acne by preventing the "traffic jam" inside the pores; and products that target the production of either oil or hormones, which are thought to trigger breakouts. Pore-cleaners are over-the-counter medications that contain benzyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid, and usually are very effective, Day says. "For many patients, this might be all the treatment that's needed, particularly if breakouts are not causing scarring."
