Acne medications mainly include antibiotics, retinoids, anti-androgenic drugs, glucocorticoids and other types of drugs, which need to be reasonably selected according to the patient’s condition.
1. Antibiotics: For patients with infections, tetracyclines such as doxycycline and minocycline are preferred, and macrolides such as erythromycin and azithromycin can be chosen if there is drug resistance or allergy.
2. Vitamin A acids: such as isotretinoin, which can inhibit sebaceous secretion of sebaceous glands, regulate the keratinization of sebaceous ducts in hair follicles and improve the environment of anaerobic bacteria in hair follicles, are more suitable for patients with nodular-cystic acne accompanied by excessive sebaceous overflow.
3. Anti-androgen drugs: suitable for female patients with hyperandrogenism, commonly used drugs include birth control pills and spironolactone.
4. Glucocorticosteroids: For polymerized acne and fulminant acne, glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone can be used appropriately for treatment.
In addition to oral medication, acne can also be treated with topical medication and physical therapy according to the patient’s needs. Specific treatment methods should be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.