Patient's question:
Hello, what time is it?1/ can 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, which 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 among young men and women.
Etiology
It is widely believed that this condition is closely related to androgens, sebaceous glands, and microorganisms within hair follicles. Additionally, genetic factors, diet, gastrointestinal function, environmental factors, cosmetics, and psychological factors are also associated with the onset of this disease.
Examination
1. Blood routine test.
2. Staining of specimen smears.
3. Pathological examination.
Treatment
1. General treatment: Modify dietary habits, reduce intake of fat, sugar, and irritating foods, and increase consumption of vegetables and fruits. Use warm water and soap to clean the affected areas. Avoid picking or squeezing lesions. Avoid using cosmetics with high oil content and long-term use of drugs containing iodine, bromine, or corticosteroids.
2. Systemic treatment: Antibiotics (tetracycline, oxytetracycline, clarithromycin), retinoids, endocrine therapy, trace element therapy, and phenylbutazone.
3. Local treatment: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and lipid-depleting effects.
4. Physical therapy.