How to treat acne conglobata

The appearance of acne not only affects our image but also causes us great psychological pressure, so we must find a way to treat acne. There are many types of acne, and the treatment methods for different types of acne are different. Conglobate acne is a type of acne. So if we suffer from conglobate acne, how should we deal with it? Let’s take a look at the introduction below.

Acne conglobata is a more serious type of acne, which is more common in young men and occasionally in women. The pathogenesis is still unclear. In addition to being related to the cause and pathogenesis of common acne, immunological factors may be more important. The body's high sensitivity to pathogenic microorganisms is one of the possible factors.

1. Daily care

General Treatment Keep the skin clean. Eat less fat, sugar and spicy food. Wash your face frequently with warm water, soapy water or 10% sulfur soap, avoid using oily cosmetics and squeezing the affected area with your hands. Drugs such as iodine, bromide and corticosteroids are prohibited. Maintain good living habits.

2. Common methods for the treatment of conglobate acne

(1) Local treatment ① For acne, papules, pustules, and inflammatory nodules, you can use 5% to 10% benzoyl peroxide gel, 1% clindamycin gel, 1% rifampicin ointment, 2% mupirocin ointment, and 1% tinidazole gel. ②For abscesses and cystic skin lesions, the following treatment methods can be used: first extract the pus, and then inject triamcinolone-A and 160,000 gentamicin into the cyst. You can also inject triamcinolone-A, α-chymotrypsin (lyophilized powder diluted with 2 ml of water for injection), and 2% lidocaine in a ratio of 1:2:2 into the cyst depending on the size of the abscess and cyst.

(2) Systemic treatment ① Sensitive antibiotics can be selected for oral administration based on the results of the drug sensitivity test. If there are no conditions for drug sensitivity testing, the following drugs can usually be used for treatment: tetracycline, 4 times a day, plus trimethoprim and metronidazole, twice a day. For patients with severe conditions, rifampicin can be used instead and taken on an empty stomach every morning. For patients with severe inflammation, in addition to antibiotics, prednisone can be added and taken every morning. ②Isotretinoin, taken orally 2 to 3 times a day, usually needs to be used continuously for more than 5 months. For those who have contraindications to isotretinoin, tanshinone can be used instead, 3 times a day. For women who do not desire pregnancy, compound cyproterone acetate can be used instead. ③Dapsone. It can be used in combination with antibiotics and isotretinoin.

In the above article, we introduced the troubles that acne brings us. If we have acne, it will not only affect our appearance but also make us lose confidence. Above, we introduced in detail the treatment methods of conglomerate acne.