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The most common types of medicines that doctors use to treat acne include: 1  Benzoyl peroxide, such as Brevoxyl or Triaz. 2  Salicylic acid, such as Propa pH or Stridex. 3  Topical and oral antibiotics, such as clindamycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, and tetracycline.
Treatments applied directly to the affected skin, such as azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid, are commonly used. Antibiotics and retinoids are available in formulations that are applied to the skin and taken by mouth for the treatment of acne. However, resistance to antibiotics may develop as a result of antibiotic therapy. Several types of birth control pills help against acne in women.