Background

Aknemycin Plus is an acne prescription medication developed and marketed by Hermal, a German company. This medication is a combined treatment for acne in all forms such as mild or moderate or severe acne. It claims to be a source of relief for inflamed as well as non-inflamed forms of acne. Our Acne In Review team was pleased to find out more about this product.

Aknemycin Plus claims that the dual effect of its ingredients Erythromycin and Tretinoin perform the following functions:

• Fights against the bacteria
• Controls inflammation
• Prevents blackheads and whiteheads

It is also claimed that 86% of patients who have used Aknemycin Plus has reported it to be very effective or very effective. 88% of patients who have used the product did not face any skin irritation or problems after application.

Ingredients

The active ingredients in Aknemycin Plus are 4% Erythromycin and 0.025% Tretinoin.

One of the most commonly used antibiotics for acne treatment is Erythromycin. It has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces redness of skin while killing the P. acnes bacteria. Since all antibiotics should be taken with food, it is also helpful for teenagers who have a tendency of skipping their meal.

Tretinoin is a first generation retinoid which is helpful in treating acne. It helps in shedding of dead skin cells and in the process unclogs the pores. Approved by the FDA, it is effective in controlling acne breakouts.

Website

Our review team was extremely happy to review the website, since it was informative and comprehensive in its content. The designing and style was average and use of better color schemes would be welcome. The website contains tabs such as Home, Our Products, Conditions, Samples, About Hermal on the top panel of the page. The website contains information related to the use of the product, dosage, and side effects.

An FAQ section in the page provides information on the various products of the company. The left panel of the page contains links with extensive information on the other products of Hermal. A set of links also provide information on the various skin disorders that affect patients. A sitemap has also been provided for ease of navigation.

Lifestyle

Aknemycin Plus is an effective treatment for both mild and moderate acne. It helps in treating the pustules that occur during severe acne and also work towards prevention of comedones. It is attractively packaged in a non-drip, self sealing bottle which ensures ease of use.

Pros

This acne medication contains a unique mix of an antibiotic and a topical retinoid which serves as complete acne treatment solution. Topical retinoids are administered for mild acne while antibiotics work on the severe form of acne.

Cons

We were disappointed to find out that the Contact Us link in the website was not working and no other phone numbers were provided anywhere in the website. The newsletter subscription link was not working at the time of the review.

The website does not have any online shopping options which might prove to be disappointing for online consumers. Mentioning about the product pricing would help in making the website more informative. ‘Before and After’ pictures of patients who have already used the product can be included in the website to make it look more attractive.

Tricks

The section titled Samples allows medical practitioners to register themselves for free samples of products. Samples are helpful for trying out the product and understanding its functionality. These samples are provided to healthcare professionals only.