How to treat acne and pimples

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 28, 2024

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Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, mainly occurs in adolescents. To treat acne, the following suggestions are recommended:

First, avoid staying up late, reduce stress, and avoid eating spicy and irritating food. Keep the skin clean and hygienic.

Secondly, for mild acne, it is suggested to use some anti-inflammatory and antibacterial antibiotic creams. Lastly, for more severe cases of acne, it is recommended to take some antibiotics or other medications orally.

(Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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How is gingivitis treated in adolescence?

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How to treat acne on the face?

Acne on the face, medically known as acne, is primarily related to vigorous sebaceous gland secretion, consumption of spicy and stimulating food, or frequently staying up late. There is also some relation to familial genetics. When this condition occurs, it is essential to treat it with standard medications. A combination of oral medications and topical treatments with blue and red light therapy generally yields good results. If the symptoms are mild, treatment can also include glycolic acid skin peeling. For cystic acne, one can visit a dermatology department at a standard hospital to undergo minor minimally invasive surgery to clean out the pus and blood locally, followed by oral medication treatment. It is important to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, refrain from staying up late, enhance physical exercise, and avoid the misuse of cosmetics on the face.

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How to Manage Bad Breath During Adolescence

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