Acne can be treated through general treatment, topical medication, oral medication and physical therapy to improve symptoms and treat acne.
1. General treatment: pay attention to skin hygiene and cleanliness, reduce the accumulation of sebum, avoid eating oily and sweet food, keep a relaxed mood, avoid too much pressure or mental tension, and ensure sleep, which can reduce the production of acne.
2. Topical medication: If the serious symptoms are not obvious, you can use topical retinoic acid drugs, such as retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel, etc.; if there is obvious inflammation, you can use topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc.; you can also use topical benzoyl peroxide, to kill the Propionibacterium acnes and astringent acne.
3. Oral medication: If the effect of topical medication is not good, oral antibiotic treatment, such as doxycycline, minocycline, etc.; female patients can also take oral contraceptive pills, spironolactone and other medications.
4. Physical therapy: If the effect of medication is not good, it can be combined with red and blue light, laser and other physical therapy, which can help acne subside.
It is recommended that patients use medication in strict compliance with the doctor’s instructions, not blindly self-medication, so as to avoid adverse reactions and delay the condition.