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What is acne?

Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all males and females during puberty; the only exception being teenage members of a few primitive isolated tribes living in Neolithic societies. It is not caused by bacteria, although bacteria play a role in its development. It is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s.

Acne appears on the skin as...

  • congested pores ("comedones"), also known as blackheads or whiteheads,
  • tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits,
  • pustules, and occasionally as
  • cysts (deep pimples, boils).

You can do a lot to treat your acne using products available at a drugstore or cosmetic counter that do not require a prescription. However, for tougher cases of acne, you should consult a physician for treatment options.

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Plexion Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Plexion Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Plexion® (sodium sulfacetamide USP 10% and sulfur USP 5%)  Structural Formula Illustration

PLEXION (sulfacetamide) Cleanser, PLEXION (sulfacetamide) Cleansing Cloths, PLEXION (sulfacetamide) SCT and PLEXION (sulfacetamide) TS are indicated in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Plexion Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used as a cleansing product to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea). This product contains an antibacterial agent and a drying agent which promotes shedding of the top layer of skin (keratolysis).

HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only. Clean off make-up, oil and excess dirt from your face with a gentle cleanser before using this product. Wet the affected areas of skin before washing with this medication.

If you are using the liquid cleanser product, apply a generous ...

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What is Plexion Consumer Information?

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Plexion - User Reviews

Plexion User Reviews

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