Monday, 6 January 2014

Modern Acne Medicine

Topical (medicine used on the skin). Acne lotions may reduce the oil, kill bacteria and accelerate the exfoliation of dead skin cells. Which is generally sold free lotion containing benzoyl peroxide, sulful, resorcinol, salicylic acid or lactic acid as its active ingredient. This product can be helpful for mild acne.

If the acne does not respond to this treatment, your doctor can provide a stronger lotion. Tretinoin and adapalene are examples of topical prescription drug that is a derivative of vitamin A. Work by speeding exfoliation of cells and prevent blockage of the follicle. Topical antibiotics needed to kill the excess skin bacteria. Combination therapy is sometimes necessary to obtain optimal results.


Antibiotics. For moderate to severe acne, oral antibiotics are needed to remove bacteria and inflammation. Antibiotics may be needed within months, or by combination with topical products.

Isotretinoin. For deep cysts, antibiotics are not enough. Isotretinoin is a medication that is strong enough to cysts or acne that does not respond to other treatments. This medicine is used for those pesky pimples. Very effective, but required supervision dermatological side effects.

Oral contraceptives. Including combined oral contraceptive norgestimate and estradiol etinil, show improvement of acne in women. Oral contraceptives may cause side effects, so its use should be under the supervision of a physician.

Laser Acne. Laser can reach the deeper parts of the skin without damaging the skin surface. Lasers can damage the oil glands and cause the oil produced less. Terai is also able to improve texture and reduce acne scars, so the front of a good therapy for acne and acne scars.

No comments:

Post a Comment