How to treat acne

Acne, also known as acne, is a chronic inflammatory change in the sebaceous glands of hair follicles, mostly caused by increased secretion of androgens, abnormal keratinization of the ducts of the sebaceous glands of hair follicles, and infection by Propionibacterium acnes, etc. It can be treated by general treatment, medication, and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: Eat a light and balanced diet, do not eat spicy, stimulating and greasy food, avoid staying up late, quit smoking and drinking, and eat less sweets. Pay attention to facial cleanliness, do not use poor quality irritating skin care products, avoid scratching and squeezing the affected area.
2. Medication: You can apply topical retinoic acid cream, adapalene gel, etc.; combined with bacterial infection, you can apply topical fusidic acid ointment.
3. Physical therapy: patients can also choose laser therapy, photodynamic therapy and other physical means of treatment for more serious acne, as well as the formation of acne marks and scars.
Acne patients are advised to go to regular hospitals in a timely manner and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The above medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.