Not only adolescents are familiar with the problem of acne. The reasons for their formation can be many, ranging from insufficient cleansing of the skin and ending with diseases of the internal organs. In addition to a purely aesthetic problem, acne also causes psychological discomfort. Often, just cosmetic skin cleansing is not enough to get rid of acne. An integrated approach is required - proper skin care, a complete diet and pharmacological preparations. For example, with a pronounced inflammatory process, metronidazole (trichopolum) can be prescribed. For acne, lotions and gels with an antiseptic effect are used externally as an adjunct to oral pharmacological preparations. Alcohol solutions of salicylic or boric acid have a drying and anti-inflammatory, as well as a mild exfoliating effect.
With any form of acne, antiseptic aqueous solutions of furacilin and chlorhexedine can be used.
If acne is accompanied by severe inflammation, heavy artillery and acne pills in the form of antibiotics of a number of tetracyclines (erythromycin, doxycycline) are used. For external use, erythromycin or tetracycline ointment, as well as an alcohol solution of chloramphenicol in a concentration of three percent, is recommended. The course of antibiotics is supplemented by immunomodulatory drugs.
The most modern cure for acne on the face - "Skinorin gel" containing azelaic acid. This drug effectively reduces the release of sebum, has a bactericidal effect, makes pigmentation after acne less noticeable.
Benzoyl peroxide preparations also have a rather strong dermatological effect. This strong oxidizing agent and keratolytic has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. It has a strong whitening effect. Drugs containing this substance are used for moderate and severe forms of acne. If benzoyl peroxide is intolerant, the patient may be prescribed treatment with drugs of the retinoid group, which are used externally. Isotretinoid and retinoic ointment has a therapeutic and prophylactic effect for hyperkeratosis and acne.
It is not recommended to prescribe acne pills for yourself. Even a cosmetologist in this case is not always competent. After all, acne can be the result of hormonal disorders or diseases of internal organs.
Drugs containing female sex hormones, used as antiandrogens, can be prescribed to both the fair sex and men. In the first case, these are oral contraceptives, such as Jess, Janine or Yarina, in the second, pregnin or sinestrol is used.
Undoubtedly, such acne pills are prescribed according to the results of a general examination, only under the supervision of a doctor.
The drug "Polysorb" has a general cleansing effect on the body and is also recommended for acne. Of the proven agents for pustules on the skin, synthomycin emulsion, camphor alcohol, aqueous suspensions of sulfur or resorcinol can be used. With small rashes, ointments and acne tablets are best replaced with herbal preparations. Suitable for these purposes is alcohol tincture of calendula, a decoction of chamomile or celandine.
In some cases, aciclovir, which has an antiviral effect, is used as acne pills. This medication is effective if skin rashes are caused by the herpes virus.
The latest development - Klindovit gel eliminates the cause of acne - inflammation. It not only treats acne, but also cares for the skin. Thanks to the transparent texture, the gel is not visible. It can be used before applying cosmetics. Clindovit is used both independently and as an adjunct to the general course of acne treatment.