How to treat acne?

summary

Non inflammatory lesions of acne are characterized by open and closed acne. The typical lesions of closed acne (also known as white head) are skin papules about 1 mm in size, without obvious hair follicle openings. Open acne (also known as blackhead) is characterized by a domed papule with a prominent dilated follicle opening. The lesions may also fuse to form large inflammatory plaques and sinuses. Pigmentation, persistent erythema, depressed or hypertrophic scars are often left after the inflammatory lesions subside. These are the symptoms of acne, we can compare to see. There are several treatment methods for your reference.

How to treat acne?

There are topical drugs for drug therapy: vitamin A acid (vitamin A cream, Adapalene Gel, Tazarotene Gel), benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics (clindamycin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol, etc.), azelaic acid, sulfur lotion, etc. Oral isotretinoin: for severe acne, oral isotretinoin is the standard therapy and the most effective way to treat acne.

Physical therapy: for patients who cannot tolerate or do not want to accept drug therapy, such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), fruit acid therapy, laser therapy, etc.

General treatment: wash your face with warm water once or twice a day, clean your skin, and avoid squeezing or scratching the skin lesions with your hands. Avoid using oil, powder cosmetics and ointment and cream containing glucocorticoid.

matters needing attention

Cleansing is the most basic skin care procedure, but many people don't pay attention to it. They think that washing face is just rubbing the cleanser out of bubbles, wiping it on the face and washing it off with water! Such a way of washing the face often can not completely remove the dirt on the face. If the dirt on the face is not washed clean, it is easy to accumulate and block the pores, affecting the breathing of the skin. Eventually lead to the emergence of closed acne. It's better to use warm water to wash your face, which can not only ensure the full opening of pores, but also avoid the excessive loss of skin's natural moisturizing oil.