As one gets acne, should do proper treatment for it immediately as it becomes more severe & difficult to get rid of it. As everyone knows that anyone can be affected by acne which includes a small child or a young person, an adult or an old person. It causes due to the hormonal differences in the skin. There are many medications available to treat acne. Of which over the counter medications are used to treat severe, mild & moderate acne. Its effectiveness lies in the product’s active ingredients. Over the counter medicines for acne has combination of drugs. Acetone alone cannot be used because alone it has no effect. Benzoyl peroxide helps to remove dead cells from the skin to avert comedones & even clears up the acne by reducing the factors causing acne. Resorcinols, Salicylic acid, Sulfur are some of the medications recommended by the specialists.  The medications and drugs used to cure acne are of very high dose hence suggested to consult an expert before its use. It may have several side effects and may increase its severity depending on the skin type.