Blackheads and closed mouth acne are both classified as acne. Acne is mainly caused by excessive sebum secretion, excessive androgen secretion, abnormal keratinization of follicular sebaceous gland ducts, and Propionibacterium acnes infection. Generally, symptoms can be improved by topical medications, oral medications, photodynamic therapy, etc.
1. Topical medication: Patients can use topical adapalene gel, tazarotene gel and other retinoids to improve acne. Topical azelaic acid treatment can also be used to improve symptoms.
2. Oral medication: patients with more serious symptoms can take oral doxycycline, minocycline and other antibiotics for treatment.
3. Photodynamic therapy: Photodynamic therapy can reduce the inflammatory reaction, kill Propionibacterium acnes and improve the patient’s symptoms.
It is recommended to consult the dermatology department of the hospital when the above symptoms occur. It is recommended that patients pay attention to skin hygiene and follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication to prevent serious adverse reactions.