Table 6.

Self-medications and remedies (n = 128).

Type of self-treatment	Frequency
Steroids (e.g. betamethasone)	8 (6.3%)
Cosmetic creams	37 (28.9%)
Acne face wash	34 (26.6%)
Topical retinoids (adapalene)	13 (10.2%)
Topical salicylates	22 (17.2%)
Topical Antibiotic	90 (70.3%)
Herbal products (green tea, chamomile)	29 (22.7)
Home remedies (Honey, yogurt, coffee, etc.)	61 (47.7%)
Oral Isotretinoin	12 (9.4%)
Oral Antibiotic (Tetracycline)	10 (7.8%)
Oral contraceptives	6 (4.7%)
Spironolactone	2 (1.6%)