Patient's question:
Hello, what time is it?1/ will cause large areas of facial acne? What topical medications can be used? If the cyst is cured, will the acne disappear?
2/ If you want to check the endocrine's effect on acne, what tests should be done?
3/ For and acne, what dietary restrictions are there? Can you eat beef, fish, or seafood?
Doctor's answer:
Hello,Acne, also known as adolescent acne, is a chronic inflammation of the hair follicle and sebaceous gland, commonly occurring on the face, chest, and back. It manifests as lesions such as comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts, and is more prevalent in young men and women.
Etiology
Most believe this condition is closely related to androgens, sebaceous glands, and microorganisms within hair follicles. Additionally, genetic, dietary, gastrointestinal function, environmental factors, cosmetics, and psychological factors are also associated with the onset of this disease.
Examination
1. Blood routine test.
2. Specimen smear staining.
3. Pathological examination.
Treatment
1. General treatment: Adjust dietary habits, reduce intake of fats, sugars, and irritating foods, and increase consumption of vegetables and fruits. Use warm water and soap to clean the affected areas. Avoid squeezing or picking with hands. Avoid using cosmetics with high oil content and long-term use of drugs containing iodine, bromine, or corticosteroids.
2. Systemic treatment: Antibiotics (tetracycline, doxycycline, clarithromycin), retinoids, endocrine therapy, trace element therapy, and fenofibrate.
3. Local treatment: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and lipid-depleting effects.
4. Physical therapy.