How is acne treated most thoroughly?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on May 02, 2025
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Acne is largely related to the vigorous secretion of one's own sebaceous glands, consumption of spicy and stimulating food, or frequent staying up late; this condition tends to recur frequently. It is essential to avoid spicy and irritating foods and not to stay up late. The most common treatment currently is still the combination of oral medications and topical applications, such as oral doxycycline enteric capsules, traditional Chinese medicine Jinhua Xiaocuwan pills, topical fusidic acid ointment, and tretinoin erythromycin gel. If possible, one can also consider hospital treatments like red and blue light therapy or glycolic acid skin peeling. The most important thing for this condition is to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits to effectively prevent recurrence and achieve good preventative results. (Take medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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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.

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Can people with acne drink milk?

Patients with acne can drink milk. Milk contains high protein, calcium, iron, and zinc, which have certain therapeutic effects on acne. Drinking milk does not exacerbate or cause a recurrence of acne. Acne is related to vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands or local skin infection by Propionibacterium acnes. Once the disease occurs, it must be treated according to standards. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, do not stay up late, and you can take oral and topical anti-inflammatory drugs. Combining red and blue light treatments can hasten recovery. Try not to use cosmetics indiscriminately, especially those that are greasy and likely to clog pores. During treatment, try not to scratch or pop pimples, as this can lead to pigmentation or scarring. (Specific medication should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.)

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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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What happens if rosacea is not treated?

Rosacea, if untreated, mainly affects the appearance. It was formerly called rhinophyma and typically occurs in the central part of the face, manifesting as persistent erythema and dilation of capillaries, constituting a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The occurrence mechanism of rosacea is quite complex. It is related to consuming overly greasy, overly sweet, spicy, and irritating foods, and is also associated with frequently staying up late, anxiety, and insomnia, which can lead to the development of rosacea. In treating rosacea, it is important to avoid excessive cleaning of the skin to prevent damage to the skin's barrier function. It is also important to enhance skin moisturization and physical sun protection, avoid excessive cold or heat exposure, and manage stress. Diet-wise, it is advisable to refrain from drinking alcohol and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

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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.