Panoxyl for Acne
Branded medications can sometimes be ridiculously
expensive. It can be surprising how
big a difference the prices make in comparison with generic products.
For the budget conscious, going
generic is usually the way to go. Sometimes
however, there are benefits to going branded.
Panoxyl, for example, is a brand that’s been around for a while now
and is available all over the
First, let’s explain what’s similar.
For those that have acne, benzoyl
peroxide is probably a common household term by now.
It has been used to treat acne for
many years and it has proven effective. This
chemical is a known oxidizer, meaning it adds more oxygen to the skin.
This is how it gets ride of the
bacteria that cause acne. Unlike
antibiotics that kill
propionibacterium acnes, oxidizing your skin exposes bacteria to more
oxygen, placing them in an environment that will wipe them out.
Panoxyl also dries the skin, taking
care of excess sebum or oil that help in forming those unwanted red spots.
This also makes it easier to
exfoliate dead skin cells and prevent them from blocking your pores.
The side effects with Panoxyl are also pretty much the
same with other benzoyl peroxide products. Dryness
was already mentioned, but it can be a little worse for other people.
Redness and swelling can also be a
problem, especially for higher concentrations.
This can be accompanied by some
stinging and irritating itchiness. Panoxyl
is prescribed so side effects will become worse if an overdose occurs.
Follow doctor’s orders and never
share your prescription. Also, do not
mix Panoxyl with other products that contain antibiotics or retinoids.
This is why it is also necessary to
tell your physician what other meds you are taking.
Other things to remember include
avoiding the products contact with cloth and hair as it also works as a
bleach. Areas of the skin that are
burned, wounded, chapped, or have other skin problems should not be applied
with Panoxyl as well.
Now, here’s what makes Penoxyl a little different.
Because of its other ingredients,
which are quite numerous to name, the product works on the pores more
effectively. Panoxyl also comes in a
clear gel form, which makes it a little more appealing aesthetically, unlike
other meds that leave white splotchy creams on your face.
Panoxyl comes in a bar form as well,
making it a cleanser at the same time. With
this product, it is easier to treat other areas of the body.
Another good point for this brand is
that it comes in three concentrations, 2.5, 5, and 10%.
Starting off with a lower
concentration helps the skin get used to the treatment and lessens side
effects. Panoxyl is odorless, another
plus. Finally, compared to the
generic products, Panoxyl doesn’t stray far in price.
Depending on the concentration,
Panoxyl products range from 5 to 20 dollars.
So why go generic when a better product is within financial reach?
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