Drug Treatment for Acne

For the treatment of moderate and severe forms of acne antibiotics, hormones or Roaccutane.

Antibiotics prevent bacterial growth and, consequently, possess anti-inflammatory action. Treatment with antibiotics for a long, up to six months.

For best results, prescribe high doses of medication at the beginning of treatment, but then the dose can be modified by the treating physician. Currently, the majority of bacteria treated with antibiotics alone but extremely difficult in view of their resistance to the drugs, so you need comprehensive treatment and the correct choice of antibiotic, which can make only a dermatologist. When such treatment is necessary to periodically take a variety of tests, since antibiotics are often side effects.

Hormone therapy is only applicable to women. Hormones increase the concentration of proteins that bind testosterone, and thus reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands. Hormones may be strongly contraceptives or else combined in their properties. Like many medicines, these drugs have is a lot of side effects, so you should not choose their own. In addition, blood tests while taking these drugs in order to avoid complications.

Roaccutane is used only for severe acne. Prior to his appointment and during the reception to take various tests. To avoid serious effects observed by a doctor. This drug is quite toxic, so he is appointed, in extreme cases. Also there are a number of restrictions when taking this drug, for example, you can not sunbathe.