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Treating Moderate to Moderately Severe Acne
In moderate to moderately severe acne,
numerous whiteheads, blackheads, papules and
pustules appear that cover
from ¼ to ¾ of the face and/or other affected area(s). Moderate to
moderately severe acne usually requires the help of a dermatologist and
combination therapy (using two or more treatment options). Treatments
used to treat moderate to moderately severe acne are:
- Physical methods, such as
comedo
extraction or light therapy
- Prescription Medications
- Over-the-counter topical acne
medications
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| Dermatologists
recommend early treatment for moderate to moderately severe acne |
| Photo used with
permission of the American Academy of Dermatology National Library
of Dermatologic Teaching Slides and the Sulzberger Institute for
Dermatologic Education |
Dermatologists recommend early treatment
for moderate to moderately severe acne because when moderate to severe
acne is not treated early, scars can develop. Acne scars take
two forms—as raised thickened tissue or as a depression, such as pits or
pock marks. The only reliable method of preventing or limiting the
extent of these scars is to treat acne early in its course, and for as
long as necessary. Additionally, anyone with acne who has a known
tendency to scar should be under the care of a dermatologist.
More Information
Acne Severity
Acne Therapies
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