Acne must be treated because it can make life sick and leave permanent scars. Topical acne treatment is used for mild to moderate acne. Anti-acne preparations are in the form of ointments, creams, gels, and lotions and are used directly on the skin lesions and the skin around them.

Acnecan be treated locally or generally - the doctor suggests a therapy depending on the type and severity of the lesions. Systematic, many months (and often many years)topical acne treatmentis sufficient in 60 percent of patients. The results of acne treatment may not be visible after many months, but it is worth being patient.

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Acne: topical medications

  • retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) - inhibit the formation of comedones, reduce inflammation, enable proper exfoliation of the epidermis;
  • azelaic acid - has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, exfoliating and anti-seborrheic properties. Also used to treat acne marks;
  • antibiotics: erythromycin or clindamycin - used in the case of inflammatory changes;
  • benzoyl peroxide - has an exfoliating, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Among the topical medications there are also combined preparations, e.g. a combination of retinoids and antibiotics, retinoids and benzoyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics.

Effective acne treatments

Topical acne treatment: how to use acne medications?

Topical medications should be applied to the entire surface of the skin with lesions. Spot application of the drug to the already existing lesions is insufficient due to the presence of micro-blackheads, which are not visible to the naked eye, and are the starting point for all acne lesions.

When topical treatment proves to be ineffective, larger arms are used, i.e. drugs that act generally.

Antibacterial ointments and gels for the lubrication of skin lesions facilitate the emptying of sebum from the glands and reduce its production. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully, as these agents may cause side effects, e.g. irritate the skin andincrease her sensitivity to light.

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Dermatology