Severe Acne Treatment - Guaranteed Methods for Treating Severe Cases of Acne

Acne when moderate can be treated by maintaining regular dietary and cleanliness regimes at home. However, severe acne is typified by inflammation, deep cysts, scarring and sometimes even extensive damage to the skin. Severe acne treatment needs an aggressive professional regimen.
Severe Acne Treatment - Guaranteed Methods for Treating Severe Cases of Acne
Severe Acne Treatment Methods

Severe acne treatment may take years to show results. It is not uncommon to face treatment failures. But almost every case of acne can be successfully treated.
One of more of the following prescription medications or physical methods may be used by a dermatologist to treat a severe case of acne.

(i) Oral contraceptives
(ii) Oral antibiotics
(iii) Isotretinoin
(iv) Interlesional corticosteroid injection
(v) Acne Surgery (drainage and surgical excision)

Oral Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives have proven to be effective in long term severe acne treatment. There clear acne (for women) by suppressing the overactive sebaceous glands. However, this medication is not advisable for women who have a blood-clotting disorder, smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or have a history of migraines without consulting a gynecologist.

Oral Antibiotics

Oral antibiotics work towards limiting the population of P. acnes (contributing factor in acne), thus decreasing inflammation. High dosages of antibiotics are initially prescribed, which reduces over time. Few of the common antibiotics used for treating sever acne are erythromycin, doxycline, tetracycline and minocycline.

Isotretinoin

One of most effective treatment available for cystic acne is Isotretinoin, a potent drug. It is a man-made retinoid available in a pill-form. The course usually lasts for 16 – 20 weeks. This drug may have severe defects and thus is not prescribed for women who are or may become pregnant during the course of treatment.

Interlesional Corticosteroid Injection

In treating severely inflamed cysts and to prevent scarring, dermatologists may inject it with a much-diluted corticosteroid. This decreases inflammation and helps healing. Injecting interlesional corticosteroid works by "melting" the cyst over 3 to 5 days.

Drainage and Surgical Excision

Acne surgery is recommended for severe acne treatment for larger cysts that may not respond to medication. Only dermatologists who are trained in the proper technique for drainage and surgical excision should perform such surgery under sterile conditions. Patients should not attempt such surgery by themselves.
Complete understanding of the methods of severe acne treatment is recommended before attempting to adhere to any of them.

Cure Your Acne In Few Weeks Naturally & Easily From Home.

By Randy Blair
Published: 5/15/2009
 
Use the feedback form below to submit your comments.
Your Comments:
Your Name:
Use the form below to email this article to your friends.
Recipient Email Address:
 Separate multiple email addresses by ;
Your Name:
Your Email Address: