Acne treatments are available to help you reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne. Acne treatments include medications and topical treatments. Melasma Elmhurst of Leva Medical offers a wide range of acne medications like antibiotics or retinoids that can help clear up acne by reducing the number of bacteria on your skin. Topical treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, may also improve the appearance of your skin.
Acne treatment is an important part of a routine skincare regime. It helps to heal pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes. Here are some of the acne treatments available.
Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide can be a spot treatment or long-term solution to your acne problems. Benzoyl peroxide is a powerful topical treatment for acne because it kills bacteria that cause inflammation and discoloration of the skin. Although it is safe to use on sensitive skin, it can irritate if you have rosacea or are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. If these side effects occur, discontinue use immediately and contact your doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen after stopping use.
Retinol acne treatment
Retinol is another popular acne treatment option available today. Retinol reduces excess sebum production in pores, which helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, redness, and inflammation associated with acne scars and enlarged pores on the face and neck area.
Accutane
Accutane is a prescription medication that a doctor can only prescribe because it can cause serious side effects, including depression and suicidal thoughts in some people. It is usually used for severe cystic or nodular acne (pimples with solid red bumps). However, this drug may not work for everyone because it may not be effective against some pimples.
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid is another effective type of acne medication that reduces inflammation and kills excess oil and dead skin cells on top of killing germs. Salicylic acid works by exfoliating dead cells off your skin’s surface, reducing the redness and inflammation caused by acne breakouts. Salicylic acid is available over-the-counter (OTC) as an acne treatment. Still, it is also an ingredient in many prescription topical medication options for treating mild-to-moderate inflammatory conditions like pimples and blackheads.
Retinoids
Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that increase cell turnover, speeding up skin cell regeneration and exfoliation (the shedding of dead skin cells). They also help prevent new pimples by decreasing sebum production in pores, reducing oiliness and clogging pores. Retinoids may be suitable for treating mild to moderate acne breakouts caused by clogged pores depending on your skin type and condition.
Acne treatment depends on how severe your acne is and the severity of your current symptoms. A topical treatment may be all you need if you have mild acne that does not cause any significant discomfort or cause you to miss work. You may need more aggressive treatments if you have moderate or severe acne or it is causing you considerable distress. Contact Leva Medical today to learn more about your condition and the kind of acne treatment suitable for you.
