Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is a pill you take for four to five months. Your acne will start to improve in one to two months, and the vast majority of people are clear at the end of treatment. It is the only acne medication that permanently reduces acne an average of 80 percent—some people a little more and some a little less. It also makes our skin less oily long-term. Twenty percent of patients take the medication a second time if they still have significant acne. Some blood tests are required.

• It is a used to treat very bad acne.
• It is classified as a retinoid
• It is used for cystic acne that did not get better after treatment with other medicines.
• It is available as a generic medication.
• It is like vitamin A. while you are taking isotretinoin, you should not take vitamin A pills.
• works by shrinking the oil glands in the skin and reduces the amount of oil that is produced.
• You must not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant.

The rule of isotretinoin in acne treatment:

• Reduces oil production
• Shrinks the sebaceous glands
• Reduces follicular occlusion
• Prevents the growth of bacteria
• Has anti-inflammatory properties

Side Effects of isotreitinoin?

• Dry, peeling, flaking
• Fragile skin, itching or rash
• Dry eyes, mouth, and nose
• Thinning hair
• Increased sensitivity to the sun
• Chapped lips
• Nosebleeds
• Photosensitivity
• Joint pain

Azelaic acid

Azelaic acid is a chemical compound found naturally in whole grains. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It approved skin care ingredient used for the topical treatment of acne. It exfoliates dead skin cells. It prevents future whiteheads and blackheads from forming. It lightens acne scars as well as melasma. It’s gentle on the skin and safe for all skin types. It is Safer than Accutane. It clearing your pores of bacteria that may be causing breakouts. It reducing inflammation so acne becomes less visible, less red, and less irritated.     It causes cell turnover so your skin heals more quickly and scarring is minimized.  It should be 20% in skin care products.

Forms of Azelaic Acid:

You can get azelaic acid as a Gel, Foam, Cream and Pill

Follow these steps when using azelaic acid:

• Wash your skin with a gentle or mild cleanser, and pat dry.
• Apply a thin layer of your foam, cream, or gel to the affected areas. Gently massage it in.
• Wash your hands with soap and water. Once the medication is dry, put on sunscreen.
• Apply makeup, if you wish.

You should follow your doctor’s instructions closely. Don’t use it more often or in a larger amount than directed. Only use it on your skin. If it gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse it off with water and call your doctor right away (especially if your eyes become red and sore).

It is good for:

• Acne & Blemishes
• Acne Scars
• Mild Melasma
• Redness
• Rosacea
• side effects
• burning on your skin
• skin dryness or redness
• peeling skin at the site of application

Benzoyl peroxide

What is benzoyl peroxide and how does it work?

Acne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected too. Small sebaceous glands lie just under your skin surface and make an oil (sebum) that keeps your skin supple and smooth. Tiny pores on your skin allow the sebum to come on to the surface of your skin. In acne, some of these pores become blocked, causing small pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Benzoyl peroxide has some actions -It is used to treat acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples). It kills the bacteria that cause acne. It softens and removes outer layers of the skin. It reduces redness, soreness and inflammation and it helps to unplug blocked pores.

Benzoyl peroxide is available in combination preparations used for acne. It can be combined with an antibiotic called clindamycin, or with another medicine used for acne, called adapalene. Both of these preparations need to be prescribed by a doctor, and should be used as directed by the doctor.

What are the side effects of benzoyl peroxide?

• Dry skin and peeling skin
• Burning or stinging sensation after application
• Eczema
• Flushing Skin
• Pain
• Itching

Antibiotics

Antibiotics help stop infections caused by bacteria. They kill the bacteria or by keep them from copying themselves or reproducing. Antibiotics help to slow or stop the growth of harmful bacteria on the skin surface and in the follicles. They may help treat moderate to severe acne, regardless of the underlying cause. They can provide real relief from deep, painful breakouts. There are many types of antibiotics. Each antibiotic works a little differently and acts on different types of bacteria. They help to clear the zits by killing all the bacteria that could cause infections. Antibiotics are usually prescribed in cases of red, painful lesions and pus-filled lesions. They soothe the skin in cases of painful acne.

Topical antibiotics for acne:

• Clindamycin
• erythromycin

They come in many forms, like gels, lotions, and pads. Because they are localized, topical antibiotics dont affect gut flora. They do not cause systemic side effects either.

Oral antibiotics for acne:

• Tetracyclines
• Erythromycin
• Trimethroprim
• Cotrimoxazole
• Oral antibiotics yeast infections
• gastrointestinal symptoms
• permanent tooth discoloration
• skin that is more sensitive to UV light
• interactions with other drugs and medications

Side effects

Topical antibiotics do occasionally come with some side effects. They can sometimes cause mild dryness, contact dermatitis due to an allergy and skin flakiness .Oral antibiotics may cause headaches or any signs of an allergic reaction, so you should stop using the antibiotics and see a doctor. You should also be aware that some antibiotics can cause increased sensitivity to the sun, not just on your face but across your entire body.