Acne Treatment & Prevention
The right acne treatment or combination of treatments is chosen based on a variety of factors, including the type and severity of the acne, as well as the face or body area and characteristics of the skin affected by acne.
Some of the most popular and effective acne treatment options include:
Oral medications
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Isotretinoin (Accutane)
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Oral antibiotics (minocycline, doxycycline)
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Hormone therapy (birth control pills or spironolactone/Aldactone)
Topical medications
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Retinoids (Differin/Epiduo, Tazarac and Retin-A)
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Topical antibiotics (clindamycin, Duac, Benzaclin, Onexton, and erythromycin)
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Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide and sulfur washes
Adult acne
Options for adult acne include Soolantra, Finacea, metronidazole, Mirvaso and Rhofade
Topical Medications
There are different
types of acne
Types of Acne
There are different
types of acne
Oral Medications
Causes include diet,
stress, and hormones
Causes of Acne
Causes include diet,
stress, and hormones
Other
Red Light Therapy with Ameluz
Steroid Injections
Acne Scarring-Chemical Peels
Decrease
scarring