what is the treatment for moderate to severe inflammatory acne? i want to know in detail if any one guide me.
Moderate:
-Oral antibiotics (doxycycline, tetracycline, etc)
-Topical antibiotic (BP and/or clindamycin, etc) + retinoid --> first-line treatment
-Azelaic acid + antibiotic (BP and/or clindamycin, etc) --> second-line treatment
-Antiandrogens or BCPs for women: first or second-line treatment, depending whether they're diagnosed with PCOS or hirsutism
Other: salicylic acid, sodium sulfacetimide + sulfur, chemical peels, laser and light therapy
Severe:
-Accutane --> first-line treatment
-Oral steroids for short-term, sometimes with Accutane to minimize side effects
Sometimes multiple courses are needed. Retinoids + antibiotics are used as maintenance treatment.
Maintenance therapy: topical antibiotic + retinoid
what is the treatment for moderate to severe inflammatory acne? i want to know in detail if any one guide me.
Moderate:
-Oral antibiotics (doxycycline, tetracycline, etc)
-Topical antibiotic (BP and/or clindamycin, etc) + retinoid --> first-line treatment
-Azelaic acid + antibiotic (BP and/or clindamycin, etc) --> second-line treatment
-Antiandrogens or BCPs for women: first or second-line treatment, depending whether they're diagnosed with PCOS or hirsutism
Other: salicylic acid, sodium sulfacetimide + sulfur, chemical peels, laser and light therapy
Severe:
-Accutane --> first-line treatment
-Oral steroids for short-term, sometimes with Accutane to minimize side effects
Sometimes multiple courses are needed. Retinoids + antibiotics are used as maintenance treatment.
Maintenance therapy: topical antibiotic + retinoid
are you a doctor? you have given a very detailed answer. thank you very much.
what is the treatment for moderate to severe inflammatory acne? i want to know in detail if any one guide me.
Moderate:
-Oral antibiotics (doxycycline, tetracycline, etc)
-Topical antibiotic (BP and/or clindamycin, etc) + retinoid --> first-line treatment
-Azelaic acid + antibiotic (BP and/or clindamycin, etc) --> second-line treatment
-Antiandrogens or BCPs for women: first or second-line treatment, depending whether they're diagnosed with PCOS or hirsutism
Other: salicylic acid, sodium sulfacetimide + sulfur, chemical peels, laser and light therapy
Severe:
-Accutane --> first-line treatment
-Oral steroids for short-term, sometimes with Accutane to minimize side effects
Sometimes multiple courses are needed. Retinoids + antibiotics are used as maintenance treatment.
Maintenance therapy: topical antibiotic + retinoid
are you a doctor? you have given a very detailed answer. thank you very much.
No. I have a lot of medical textbooks, access to dermatologists and their help, and I want to be a dermatologist one day.
You're welcome! 🙂