The medical name for acne is acne. The proper treatment for acne is to choose topical medication, oral medication, physical therapy, etc. depending on the severity of the acne, and to avoid scratching and squeezing the acne.
Acne with only pimples is grade I. Use topical topical medications such as adapalene gel, which can cause mild skin irritation during use and is recommended to be used in small doses.
Acne and inflammatory papules are grade II and should be combined with a topical topical medication such as benzoyl peroxide, which can also cause a mild irritation reaction.
Acne, inflammatory papules, pustules for grade III, in the use of topical drugs based on the need for systematic use of antibiotics, oral antibiotics in the first choice of tetracycline, the choice of antibiotics should be aware of whether the drug allergy.
Acne, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, cysts or scarring are grade IV. Oral isotretinoin is the first line of treatment for grade IV. Side effects of isotretinoin include dry mouth, labial inflammation, and effects on liver function, and it is contraindicated in pregnant women and lactating women.
Physical therapy, such as photodynamic therapy, can also be used, among others.
However, it is worth noting that acne patients are strictly prohibited from squeezing or scratching their acne, as it may cause infection, and it is recommended to consult the dermatology department of the hospital for standardized treatment as prescribed by the doctor, and to follow the doctor’s instructions on the use of specific medications.