Acne Resource Solution Comparison Analysis

We have evaluated several of the top competing products on the market today, and the Acne Resource Center's current #1 product pick is Truderma®. Evalutators asked several questions: is it available without a prescription?, does the product warn you of or cause serious depression-like symptoms?, how harsh on the skin is the product?, is there an easy to follow program?, and how expensive is the product?. The answers are below.

	Truderma®	Murad®	Accutane (Roaccutane)®	RETIN-A MICRO®
Available without a Prescription?	No prescription required	No prescription required	No	No
Does the product have side effects including depression-like symptoms?	No serious side effects.	No serious side effects.	WARNING:"Accutane may cause depression, psychosis and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide."	No serious side effects.
Price (Per Month):	$39.95 to $59.95 for full package	$56 to $94.79 for full package	$300 to $400+	unknown
Safety concerns and potential side effects	Mild or moderate skin irritation	Mild or moderate skin irritation	Side Effects May Include: Birth Defects Ulcerative Colitis Crohn's Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disorder Rectal Bleeding Abdominal Pain Premature Closure of Growth Plates Dessicated Discs Organ Damage Optic Neuritis Central Nervous System Injuries Bone and Muscle Loss Cardiovascular Injuries Liver and Kidney Damage Pancreatitis Immune System Disorder Lupus Hearing and Vision Damage Thyroid Disorders Suicidal Behavior	Mild or moderate skin irritation
Active Ingredients:	Contains both Benzoyl Peroxide & Salicylic Acid	Only Salicylic Acid	Isotretinoin®	(Tretinoin gel) microsphere®
Part of comprehensive System of Acne products?	Yes	Yes	Unknown / Not Listed	Unknown / Not Listed
Physical Form:	Topical cream	Topical cream	Oral Pill	Topical cream

Acne Resource Center's Overall impressions:

Truderma® comes out on top once again due to it's superior qualities and features. As mentioned above, Truderma® does not contain harsh chemicals that impair one's mental abilities. This should be the number one decision that you look for when choosing an Acne-fighting product. On top of not having effects on emotional wellbeing, Truderma® does not promote birth defects, IBS, and liver and kidney damage to name a few. All that aside, Proactiv has introductory pricing for it's extremely simple to use 3-step system for as low as $39.95 for a full month's usage. This makes a wealth of difference when it comes to actually using a product. A complicated system may be too overwhelming to use, and if you miss certain steps, you may not be getting the full effect.