Can acne be cured completely?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 15, 2024
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Acne is associated with vigorous sebaceous gland secretion, consumption of spicy and irritating foods, frequent staying up late, familial genetics, or excessive secretion of androgens in the body. Therefore, at present, there is no way to completely cure this condition; it can only be controlled or reduced in terms of outbreaks. One can take oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications, and combine these with red and blue light therapy at a dermatology clinic of a formal hospital, which might speed up the effects. If the cystic acne symptoms are severe, one can use traditional Chinese medicine techniques like acupuncture point bloodletting for treatment. This illness has strong recurrence after healing, so it is essential to standardize one's diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, refrain from staying up late, and avoid stress and anxiety. It is also advisable to avoid using cosmetics indiscriminately. After recovery, it is important to continue with physical exercise.

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What foods are good for acne?

Acne is associated with vigorous sebaceous gland secretion, consuming spicy, stimulating foods, or frequently staying up late. In daily life, eating spicy, overly greasy, overly sweet, or strongly flavored foods can stimulate excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands. During the secretion process, when mixed with bacteria on the skin surface, acne infection forms. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a light diet, consume more vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, and lean meat, and avoid overly greasy fried foods, sweets, or overly spicy foods. It's also important to avoid staying up late, feeling anxious or stressed, and to engage in regular exercise, sweat more, and take more showers, as these can all help with the condition.

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What foods should not be eaten with acne?

Acne is a disease caused by the excessive secretion of sebum, consumption of spicy and irritating foods, frequent staying up late, and a combination of endocrine disorders. It involves infection of the skin surface by Propionibacterium acnes. Therefore, one should avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, lamb, seafood, and sweets. It is advisable not to misuse cosmetics, especially those that are greasy and likely to clog pores. Treatment should be standardized; one could visit a dermatology department at a reputable hospital for oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications. Red and blue light therapy can enhance the effects. Additionally, taking medications that regulate hormones can assist in the treatment. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a disciplined diet and lifestyle habits.

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Can you apply a facial mask if you have cystic acne?

Pustular acne can be treated with facial masks, but it is important to choose the right type of mask. Avoid masks that contain hormones and opt for natural, non-irritating ones, which can help care for the skin and alleviate the symptoms of pustular acne. Pustular acne primarily occurs due to excessive sebum production, clogged pores, and infection by Propionibacterium acnes, leading to redness, papules, and pustules on the face. For mild cases of acne, during the comedo phase, treatment with glycolic acid can help reduce comedones. If noticeable papules and pustules appear, oral treatments like minocycline hydrochloride capsules should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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The causes of acne on the face.

The causes of acne development on the face stem from various factors, including oily skin type, poor diet, and lifestyle habits, as well as abnormal keratinization of the epithelium of the follicular sebaceous gland ducts combined with inflammatory reactions, and more, which can form inflammatory changes. These manifest as inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, and so on. In everyday life, it is recommended to avoid spicy, stimulating, and high-calorie foods, and provide anti-inflammatory treatment to improve abnormal keratinization and other symptomatic treatments. Medications such as Tanshinone IIA sulfonate capsules, Doxycycline Hydrochloride Capsules, Vitamin B6 tablets, Antishutong tablets, and Nicotinamide tablets can be taken orally. Topical treatments like Clindamycin Phosphate Gel can be applied to affected skin areas. (Medication use should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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How to reduce redness from rosacea

Rosacea mostly occurs in middle-aged people, more often in women, and can be accompanied by acne or seborrheic dermatitis. The most commonly seen type in clinical settings is erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, primarily appearing in the central parts of the face, especially on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin, with symmetrically occurring erythema. Different stimuli, such as environmental changes, temperature fluctuations, consuming hot beverages, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, and bathing, can all cause persistent blushing and erythema, often accompanied by dry skin, a burning sensation, or a stinging feeling. To reduce erythema, it is first important to protect against the sun to avoid damage to the facial skin barrier by ultraviolet rays. It is also necessary to avoid excessive cleansing, enhance moisturizing and skin-nourishing treatments, and avoid extreme heat or cold, as well as the adverse stimulation of mental stress. Alcohol consumption and spicy or irritating foods should be avoided. Local cold compresses may be appropriate, and for severe and recurrent cases, internal administration of Chinese herbal medicine is recommended to clear heat, cool the blood, and reduce redness.