A lot of pimples on the face is considered to be acne, which can be treated by general treatment, topical medication, oral medication, phototherapy, adjuvant therapy and other treatment modalities.
1. General treatment: pay attention to skin hygiene and cleanliness, to reduce the accumulation of dirt in the follicle mouth, you can use water or mild cleanser to wash the skin; pay more attention to rest, avoid staying up all night or tired; avoid eating greasy sweets, avoid smoking and alcohol; maintain a good mood, avoid too much pressure or mental tension.
2. Topical medication: If the local inflammation is not obvious, topical retinoic acid drugs, such as retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel, etc., to exfoliate the epidermis and reduce sebum production; can also be used externally with benzoyl peroxide, to kill germs and dissolve acne; topical salicylic acid, to exfoliate the epidermis and promote epidermal metabolism, which helps to remove acne.
3. Oral medication: moderate and severe acne, inflammation is heavy, oral antibiotic drug treatment, such as minocycline, doxycycline, etc.; severe lesions, oral isotretinoin treatment, but this drug has teratogenic side effects, prohibited for women of childbearing age and pregnant women; accompanied by a high level of androgens, oral contraceptive therapy; violent acne, short-term oral glucocorticoid treatment, such as prednisone.
4. Phototherapy: For those who are intolerant to medication, intense pulsed light and other phototherapy can be used to relieve symptoms.
5. Adjuvant therapy: For acne lesions, a sterile acne needle can be used to puncture and discharge the contents, and attention should be paid to sterilization.
If acne does not get better, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, the use of medication should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not use on their own.