Based on my experience in treating thousands of cases of acne, I would advise any young person who begins to develop acne to consult a dermatologist. The appearance of the pustules themselves as well as the marks and scars they leave have an enormous influence on the mood and even on the social standing of a young person.
It is most unfortunate that many young people do not know that 99% of acne cases can be treated, and that proper treatment prescribed by a skilled dermatologist can greatly alleviate the suffering and symptoms.Individual treatment is prescribed according to the severity and type the acne. During the first visit at the dermatologist’s office, the doctor examines the acne, determines which factors worsen the case and explains to the patient how to avoid them. Since most of the ointments and lotions used to treat acne dry the skin, I advise the use of a soap which cleans the skin but does not dry it. In most cases an antibiotic liquid should be swabbed onto the skin in the morning (brand names: Acnetrim, Akne-mycin, Dalacin T), and in the evening an ointment or gelcontaining a substance called benzoyl peroxide (brand names: Panoxyl Gel, Oxy, Akneroid) should be applied. These substances open the sebaceous glands and reduce the number of bacteria found in them. If there are many blackheads or whiteheads present, it is advisable to use a preparation containing various concentrations of retinoic acid (brand names: Retin A, Locacid). Since the use of retinoic acid can cause redness and sensitivity, it is important to protect the skin from direct sunlight during the morning and afternoon hours.
In severe and moderate cases of acne -
it is advisable to complement the treatment with the use of antibiotics from the tetracycline group. Antibiotic treatment can last from four months to several years, and in most cases has no side effects.
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