Treatment options include
- Home treatment with over-the-counter medications (usually creams), for mild, particularly non-inflammatory, cases of acne. This will include the treatment of blackheads and mild cases of papules. By adhering to a few simple guidelines, you can prevent you acne from getting worse. There are many over-the-counter medications (creams, lotions and gels) available. The OTC creams include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and others.
- Prescription creams and drugs for virtually all cases of acne where some of the pimples are inflamed, and even for non-inflammatory acne (blackheads). Prescription medication for acne includes tretinoin and other creams, topical and oral antibiotics, an anti-androgenic contraceptive pill and isotretinoin (Roaccutane) tablets. The cure rate for even severe cases of acne can be as high as 80% after five months of treatment.
- In some cases surgery for treatment of scars. dcan surgically remove scars associated with acne. Surgical treatments are used to remove scarred skin, exposing the underlying, unblemished skin layers.
- Other treatment includes controlled exposure to ultraviolet light, as prescribed by a dermatologist. This is of limited use and not highly favoured any more.
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