Severe acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is mainly considered to be related to abnormal androgen levels, blocked follicular pores and Acinetobacter infection, and can be treated through general treatment, medication and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: high sugar or greasy diet will aggravate the symptoms of acne, you should pay attention to adjusting your diet, eat less spicy and greasy food, eat a light diet, add more water, pay attention to maintaining skin hygiene, choose mild cleansing products to clean the skin, avoid over-cleaning.
2. Medication: Vitamin A cream, adapalene gel, benzoyl peroxide can be used externally to kill Propionibacterium acnes and dissolve acne; antibiotics such as fusidic acid cream and clindamycin can be used to control infections; and isotretinoin, prednisone and spironolactone can be taken by the serious ones.
3. Physical therapy: those with severe symptoms can consider photodynamic therapy, intense pulse light, etc., to inhibit sebum secretion and promote acne subside.
It is recommended that patients with severe acne go to the hospital in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor’s treatment, the above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.