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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:
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Physical methods, such as
comedo
extraction or light therapy
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Prescription Medications
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Over-the-counter topical acne
medications
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Dermatologists recommend early
treatment for moderate to moderately severe acne |
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Dermatology National Library of Dermatologic Teaching Slides)
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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.
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