Background

Acne In Review was pleased to review Vanoxide HC that treats acne and calms inflammation at the same time. It is a product of Summers Laboratories that provides solutions for various skin problems. Vanoxide HC is available in a vanishing solution base which helps to rid the skin of its oiliness. This topical treatment of acne is a prescription medication from the Summers Laboratories that can be administered only if advised by a medical professional.

This is a prescription medication for acne that not only fights acne but is also effective in reducing oiliness of the skin. Vanoxide HC specifically promises to:

• Decrease skin inflammation
• Kill acne causing bacteria
• Dry up skin that aggravates the acne

Ingredients

Vanoxide HC has a combination of 5% benzoyl peroxide and 0.5% hydrocortisone as its active ingredients.

The primary cause of acne is P. acnes bacteria which results in the inflammation and redness. This bacterium is unable to survive in an oxygen rich environment. Benzoyl peroxide helps to introduce oxygen into the pore of the skin which helps in killing the bacteria. Gradually after all the bacteria are dead, it results in a reduction of the acne breakouts. Apart from this function benzoyl peroxide is instrumental in clearing the hair follicles of excess dead skin cells. When the pores remain clean it also helps in reducing the chances of blocked pores that lead to blackheads or whiteheads. Preventing comedones is the first step towards ensuring that there are no acne breakouts on the skin.

For best results it is recommended that the area of application is not bandaged or covered up unless directed by the doctor.

Website

Our review team was happy to find that the Summers Laboratories’ website is well designed and easy to navigate. With a combination of a generous number of tabs, it was easy to locate the various products on offer. The contact information link in the website contains the mailing address, email address, phone number as well as fax number of the company. The various tabs on the top panel of the website include Home, About Us, Our Products, How To Buy, For Dermatologists, and Contact Us.

The ‘how to buy’ section and a ‘shopping cart’ is provided for all guests who would want to purchase products online. Buyers need to get registered before purchasing products online. A special section dedicated for the dermatologists has detailed information about the products available. The website also has a toll free number, so that patients may get in touch for general or product related queries. The website also contains extensive information on the product ingredients, usage and application, and side effects on patients.

However, we felt that more information regarding the product ingredients and how they work would have been more helpful. The link on color matcher for skin tone was unavailable at the time of the review.

Lifestyle

Vanoxide HC is a unique prescription medication for acne that packs in the power of keratolytic agent like benzoyl peroxide and a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.

Pros

Apart from treating acne, Vanoxide-HC also controls excess drying up of skin since it is a water based lotion. Prepared in a vanishing lotion base, it effectively melts into the skin without leaving behind any trace.

Cons

The website does not contain any information on product pricing. We also felt that providing ‘before and after’ pictures of patients who have used the products successfully would enhance the image of the website.

This acne treatment is strictly forbidden for expecting mothers and young children.

Tricks

The website does not have any discounts or offers on their products currently.