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Oral treatments

They are primarily used in the intense inflammatory forms when there is no adequate response to topical treatments. There is a wide array of useful drugs that are used as the predominant type of lesion found, according to their intensity and always according to the cause of acne to treat.

The most commonly used medications are oral antibiotics (erythromycin, tetracycline and derivatives such as doxycycline and minocycline), hormone therapy (estrogens, androgens, glucocorticoids), retinoids (isotretinoin), nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (ibuprofen) and anxiolytics.

To use these medications is necessary to be well informed about potential side effects and consult a dermatologist. Read the rest of this entry »

Topical treatments (applied directly to the skin)

All patients with acne require a greater or lesser extent topical medication. Most of these products should be applied not only on injuries, but in all areas of the skin susceptible to acne lesions, because these treatments are used not only to resolve pre-existing injuries, but also to avoid the appearance of new lesions .

Topical treatments act on the various factors that cause acne: sebum production control, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. There is no product that acts simultaneously on all these factors so that the best is a combination of each person to a greater or lesser extent depending on the characteristics of acne. Read the rest of this entry »

When should I see a doctor?

- If the lesions do not improve within two months with the above recommendations.

- If acne causes psychological problems. Acne can cause residual lesions and permanent scarring. This aesthetic problem can lead to psychological problems that must be treated as such.

- If the lesions are large or painful.

- If the acne scars.

- If there are stains on the places where there were injuries.

What is the treatment?

Acne is not cured completely, but you can control. On the other hand, improvement is never instantaneous or permanent, the skin should continue taking care to avoid relapse. Treatment is usually long and requires consistency in performance. Read the rest of this entry »

What can be done at home?

- Keep the skin clean by washing with warm water and mild soap at least twice a day. In any case, it is important to avoid too frequent washing, which can worsen acne.

- Avoid hairstyles in which the hair is in constant contact with the face. It should keep your hair as clean as possible, especially if fat type.

- No handling ma acne lesions is a common cause of complications and often results in cysts and permanent scarring.

- Men with acne should pay attention to shaving system to avoid traumatizing acne lesions and try to use the most convenient way possible (electric razor or knife). If you use either blade should soften the beard with soap and warm water. In any case, we must try to shave as smoothly as possible and only when necessary. Read the rest of this entry »

What can make acne worse?

- Heredity: there seems to be a genetic susceptibility to acne.

- A large number of substances have been implicated in the development of acne lesions: halogen, tars, mineral oils, DDT, asbestos, etc..

- Stress: Most patients report a worsening of your acne in times of stress. It is difficult to determine whether there are any nervous or hormonal mechanism underlying or if manipulation of injuries, more common in these periods, thus aggravating the acne.

- Outbreak premenstrual, most affected women notice a worsening of acne between 2-7 days before menstruation. Read the rest of this entry »

What are the symptoms?

Acne vulgaris is a disease associated with different types of injuries. As mentioned mainly affects skin areas with higher density of pilosebaceous follicles, ie the face (99%), back (60%) and chest (15%).

We can see different injuries depending on the degree of involvement. They fall into non-inflammatory, inflammatory and wastewater.

Non-inflammatory lesions

They are open comedones (whiteheads or blackheads) and closed comedones (whiteheads). Read the rest of this entry »

What is acne vulgaris?

Acne is a chronic skin disease of the hair follicle (formed by the hair follicle, the area of skin where hair is formed and sebaceous glands, the glands surrounding the hair follicle and produce oil secretion-), multiple causes and self-limited (which eventually will resolve itself). It mainly affects skin areas with the highest density of sebaceous glands, such as the face, chest and upper back.

The incidence of acne is very variable and can affect a greater or lesser extent, up to 80% of the population. Occurs mainly during puberty and adolescence to regress spontaneously around 20 years of age, although some people may develop acne until age 40. Read the rest of this entry »

Local treatment

- A treatment with azelaic acid or benzoyl usually be sufficient. These medicines help prevent narrowing of the pores of the sebaceous glands and decrease the growth of acne bacteria.

- In severe cases is added to previous medication clindamycin. This medicine is an antibiotic and should be used for a short period of time, to prevent the bacteria becoming resistant to it.

- Adapalene is prescribed to people who have black spots on the skin and moderate acne inflammation. Women should only take adapalene if using a suitable type of contraception. Pregnant women should not use adapalene. Read the rest of this entry »

When we see a doctor?

- When treatment has not been home after six or eight weeks of treatment.

- When acne causes psychological stress.

- When the pimples are large (grains) and painful.

- When acne cause scars.

- When brown or dark spots appear on the sites of the shins.

What treatment do you have?

Acne is not cured completely, but you can control. On the other hand, improvement is never instantaneous or permanent, the skin should continue taking care to avoid relapse. Read the rest of this entry »

What are the symptoms?

The first symptoms are minor, small red spots that become sensitive small pimples that contain fatty acids in decomposition. The swelling disappears within days or weeks, depending on the severity of cases.

The most severe acne can leave scars that never disappear. Acne can also cause psychological stress and social integration problems. In such cases, it is important to establish an effective treatment.

What can make acne worse?

- Working in a damp environment with oil, grease and other chemicals

- Stress or emotional stress Read the rest of this entry »