Acne breakouts after using vitamin C may not be directly related to the drug itself. Acne breakouts are a manifestation of acne flare-ups, which can be improved through general treatment, medication, and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: patients should do a good job of facial cleansing, the use of warm water and mild cleanser to clean the face, in order to reduce facial oil, to prevent clogging of pores, prohibit the use of hands to squeeze and rub acne, so as not to cause infection. Diet to light diet, avoid spicy stimulating food, careful use of bromine, iodine drugs.
2. Medication: patients can use topical retinoids such as adapalene gel, antibiotics such as fusidic acid cream, and so on, as well as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid cream for localized treatment under the guidance of the doctor. Depending on the condition, oral medications such as doxycycline, isotretinoin, and glucocorticoids can also be taken for systemic treatment to improve symptoms.
3. Physical therapy: acne patients can improve the symptoms through laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, fruit acid treatment, etc. For the appearance of large purulent lesions can be injected into the lesions, if necessary, surgical incision and drainage treatment.
It is recommended that patients should pay attention to skin care and cleanliness, avoid staying up late, regular work and rest time, ensure adequate sleep, etc., and pay attention to monitoring acne changes, if the symptoms continue to aggravate should be timely medical consultation and treatment.