How to彻底 cure facial acne

Aug 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have oily skin and often stay up late, which has led to a lot of acne on my face. How can I彻底根治 (thoroughly cure) facial acne?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin

Facial acne, commonly known as pimples or acne vulgaris, requires comprehensive treatment for complete resolution. Specific treatment options are as follows:

1. Medication: Depending on the severity of acne, topical medications such as benzoyl peroxide gel and tretinoin cream, as well as oral medications such as potassium penicillin V tablets and isotretinoin soft capsules may be selected. These medications help reduce inflammation, improve follicular keratinization, and dissolve comedones.

2. Physical therapy: Phototherapy with red and blue light, laser therapy, and intense pulsed light (IPL) can help reduce inflammation and kill Propionibacterium acnes, playing a positive role in acne treatment.

3. General care: Maintaining good lifestyle habits is essential. Cleanse the face twice daily (morning and night) with lukewarm water and a gentle facial cleanser. Avoid using oily cosmetics. Ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, maintain a light diet, and avoid spicy, greasy, or high-sugar foods.

4. Professional skincare: Use mild, non-irritating facial cleansers, avoid oil-based or powdery cosmetics, and use deep-cleansing masks regularly.

5. Medical aesthetic treatments: Scars caused by severe acne can be treated using medical aesthetic procedures such as microneedling, microdermabrasion, hyaluronic acid fillers, and fractional laser therapy.

Treating acne is a long-term process; patients must be patient, follow medical advice, and attend regular follow-up appointments.