Acne Treatments
Acne Treatments with Medications
If you have bad acne breakouts, you might need some prescriptions
of medications to help you to heal your skin condition. Some
of these medications may be topical or those that are applied
externally, or others are systematic or the drugs that can
be taken orally.
Retin-A
Retin-A is a topical medication derived from Vitamin A retinoid
metabolite. It helps to increase cell turnover and release
plugged materials from the hair follicles. This can prevent
the formation of new acne and improved the appearance of wrinkles.
This medication may enhance the skin’s sensitivity to
irritation and sunlight though.
An obvious side effect of this drug is extreme drying of
the skin which may result red, swollen and blistered condition.
You should also take note that sunburned skin must not applied
with this medication.
Oral Antibiotics
Together with other topical medications, oral medications
may be prescribed a dermatologist. However, target bacteria
may develop immunity to certain antibiotics. In such cases,
other medications may be prescribed. As for the oral antibiotics,
topical antimicrobials may target the same bacteria or may
be applied directly to the affected area.
Spironolactone Acne Treatment
Spironolactone is a diuretic popular for its potassium-sparing
properties. It was formulated with the intention to reduce
body fluids without depleting the potassium level of the body.
For those who suffer from acne, Spironolactone can help to
reduce the production of androgens, the specific hormones
excreted to activate the production of sebum, which is the
oily substance found on the skin. When this sebum causes clogged
pores, it may then cause the acne to outburst. The control
in androgen release would diminish the possibility of acne
infection and inflammation.
However, in taking Spironolactone, there are few considerations
that have to be identified by both the physician and the patient.
This is due to the fact that there are some medications and
health conditions that may be significantly affected through
the use of this diuretic. You should also understand the side
effect that comes with the benefits of this drug.
Some side effects may include skin allergies, diarrhea, muscle
cramps and nausea. However, this drug can be extremely effective
if taken under extreme guidance of a doctor.
Doxycycline Treatment
For mild inflammatory acne infection , doxycycline is usually
prescribed to treat this condition. This antibiotic is known
to reduce the impact of the attacks of the bacteria that clog
within the hair follicles which in effect, cause the acne
to appear. This drug has been known to treat a host of other
diseases and ailments such as gum disease, urinary tract infections
and some other sexually-transmitted diseases.
But, this medication can increase the person’s vulnerability
to sun’s harmful radiations. It is best to apply sunscreens
or use protective clothing if exposure to sun cannot be avoided.
Minocycline Treatment
Minocycline is a derivative of tetracycline, which is commonly
used for treating acne. This medication should not be taken
by children as it will reduce the development of teeth and
bones. As with the doxycycline, minocycline can effectively
decrease the strength of the bacteria thriving in the skin
pores.
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