My Proactiv acne routine isn't working well enough for acne. My acne is pretty bad and painful. Are there acne treatments that are best to get rid of it for good? I heard laser acne treatments may be best.
Adult acne is very common and there are several ways adults can handle this issue.
First, patients can take pills such as antibiotics and/or Accutane to eliminate or reduce acne breakouts.
A second option is laser treatment. This approach can be highly effective without the pill-associated internal complications. Most patients require approximately five to seven monthly treatments to see the desired improvement, with periodic re-treatments required as acne flares. An added benefit is that laser acne treatments can reduce the need for antibiotics and pills.
As always, patients should work with their doctor on a treatment regimen.
It would be great is there was a simple answer to this question. There are many options out there but it has to be customized to your type of acne and your skin type. I know this can be frustrating; it’s definitely not a one size fits all answer. Your options can range from benzoyl peroxide to antibiotics to accutane. Even though certain regimens work for people you know, may not work for you. See your dermatologist!
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