Acne hardening may be a manifestation of cystic acne or nodular acne, which can be improved through general treatment, medication and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: patients should pay attention to facial cleansing, can use warm water and neutral cleanser to wash the face, in order to reduce the oil adhering to the face to block the pores, prohibit squeezing and scratching the hard nodules, avoid spicy and stimulating food, be cautious of bromine and iodine drugs, keep the bowel movement smooth, and avoid staying up all night.
2. Drug therapy: patients can use topical adapalene gel, benzoyl peroxide, fusidic acid cream, salicylic acid cream and other drugs for treatment, but also oral antibiotics, such as doxycycline, etc.; isotretinoin; glucocorticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, etc., to carry out systemic treatment.
3. Physical therapy: patients can also undergo physical therapy through blue light irradiation, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and other ways to reduce symptoms.
It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s prescription of medication, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, pay attention to monitoring the condition in life, and have regular checkups. If the above symptoms worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.