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Stages Of Acne: Moderate Acne |
Acne or Acne Vulgaris is a disorder in which the oil glands found in your hair follicles are stimulated to produce extra oil called sebum. This sebum, the hair and the dead cells on your skin cause bacteria to develop in your follicles, which in turn causes the skin to inflame. This inflammation is referred to as acne.
Acne can be found in three different stages- mild, moderate and severe. Here I am discussing moderate acne stage.
Moderate acne:
You are said to be suffering from moderate acne when you have inflamed red lesions, numerous comedones and pustules, which are as large as 1-2cm and inflammatory or non-inflammatory lesions visible at a distance of 2.5m also. It can be found in anybody ranging from infants to people in their old age. It can be found anywhere on the skin, that is, the face, arms, back, thighs, chest or shoulders.
Management of moderate acne:
Moderate acne can be treated with a combination of topical gels, solutions and lotions and oral medications provided by a dermatologist. These medications are generally taken for at least six months.
Medication for moderate acne:
1. Oral medicines including antibiotics like tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline or erythromycin.
2. Females can use oestrogens and anti-androgens.
3. Some acne sufferers take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofe.
4. Some dermatologists also recommend oral Isotretinoin for persistent acne.
If your acne does not improve in three months, then consult a good dermatologist. Chances might be that you are suffering from severe acne.
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