What are the drugs for acne vulgaris

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Acne is a kind of skin disease that troubles us a lot at present. The disease has a wide range of parts. Almost everyone will get acne more or less, but some people's acne is mild, only one or two, but some people's acne is more serious. The appearance of a large area is terrible. Now there are many drugs to treat acne, but it must be known by the doctor conduct. So, what are the drugs for acne vulgaris?

What are the drugs for acne vulgaris

1. Retinoic acid: it can promote cell differentiation of acne skin, inhibit keratinization process, reduce sebum secretion, block chemical carcinogenesis process, enhance immunity and free macrophage function, and has anti-inflammatory, inhibitory and killing effects of Propionibacterium acnes. Retinoic acid can correct or prevent the abnormal biochemical composition and morphological structure of dermal connective tissue caused by harmful factors, stimulate the synthesis of extracellular matrix protein, accelerate the formation of new connective tissue band in the upper dermis, and inhibit the chemotaxis of leukocytes, thus playing an anti-inflammatory role. 　　

2. Benzoyl peroxide: after acting on acne skin, it can decompose benzoic acid and new ecological oxygen to play a strong role in sterilization and deodorization, and can penetrate into the deep part of sebum follicles, which has the effect of resisting and killing Propionibacterium acnes; It can stimulate the growth of granulation and epithelial cells, has the effect of keratinolysis and reducing free fatty acids in sebum. After continuous use for 2 weeks, Propionibacterium acnes can reduce 98%, free fatty acids and sebum can significantly reduce the total amount of sebum. It can promote cell repair and wound healing of acne skin. 　　

3. Azelaic acid: it can inhibit and kill all kinds of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria causing acne. Local use can significantly reduce the growth of Propionibacterium like bacteria, and reduce the free fatty acid content of skin surface lipid. All kinds of skin diseases caused by different causes have good antibacterial effect. A remarkable characteristic of azelaic acid is that the amount of azelaic acid penetrating into the abnormal cells of acne is more than that of normal cells, which can reversibly inhibit the activity of main enzymes. It has anti keratinization effect on acne infected skin, and its mechanism is to reduce excessive keratinization of follicles.

matters needing attention

Although these drugs can play a role in the treatment of acne, patients still can't use them casually, because the specific situation of each person is different, so we must consult a doctor to see what kind of drugs are suitable for the treatment of acne.