Anti-acne creams are not miracle cure for pimples

BERLIN - Consumers who buy anti-acne products should not expect miracles, a test conducted by a Berlin product evaluation organization showed.

Only nine of 12 creams tested achieved a ‘satisfactory’ mark and three were judged ‘good’, the organization said in the April edition of its magazine.

The anti-acne creams tested included gels, sticks and products, which covered the acne like a small bandage.

The effectiveness of the products in the test, however, can vary from person to person, the test showed, as acne is unpredictable and affects people in different ways.

Similarly, it was difficult to compare the products based on price because the testers used the products differently and the manner of use depended on the number of pimples.

But the main prerequisite to effectiveness no matter the product is used: Pimples must be left to heal themselves.

Consumers should consult a dermatologist before spending a lot of time doctoring themselves, the product test organization recommended.

Otherwise they could miss a chance of finding a targeted treatment. A dermatologist could prescribe medicine for stubborn acne such as an antibiotic to take orally or as a cream.

DPA

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