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Acne Treatment & Prevention

 

The right acne treatment or combination of treatments is chosen based on a variety of factors, including the type and severity of the acne, as well as the face or body area and characteristics of the skin affected by acne.

 

Some of the most popular and effective acne treatment options include:

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• Oral medications

  • Isotretinoin (Accutane)

  • Oral antibiotics (minocycline, doxycycline)

  • Hormone therapy (birth control pills or spironolactone/Aldactone)

• Topical medications

  • Retinoids (Differin/Epiduo, Tazarac and Retin-A)

  • Topical antibiotics (clindamycin, Duac, Benzaclin, Onexton, and erythromycin)

  • Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide and sulfur washes

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Adult acne

         Options for adult acne include Soolantra, Finacea, metronidazole, Mirvaso and Rhofade

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Would you like to learn more about Acne Treatment?  Call us to schedule a consultation at Clovis Dermatology.

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