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January-June 2012
Treating adult acne in women
the pathogenesis of adult acne consists of follicular changes, increased oil production, increased bacterial activity and inflammation. There is a plethora of treatment options that target acne, but they should be tailored to the patients needs.
Topical Therapies
Topical acne agents consist of Retin-A, Adapalene and Tazarotene creams and gels. Other agents such as sulfur, Sodium sulfacetamide, Alpha-hydroxy acids, and azelaic acid are especially effective in women.
Acne bacterial agents reduce the bacterial population. They include: Benzoyl peroxide, Clindamycin, Erythromycin.
AcneControl line from Biomani is unique as it does not dry the skin, prevent new acne formation and dries out the current acne.
Oral Therapies:
Oral antibiotics has been used since 1960. Tetracyclines are effective because they are lipophilic. However antibiotics are not quite effective in treating adult acne. Minocycline and doxycycline have superior absorption and less side effects
AcneCotrol Nutritional Supplement from Biomani acts on acne internally by controlling oil, suppressing bacteria and increasing skin immunity.
Factors to consider in women
- Many women in their 20s or older, have acne flares during their menses. Acne should be addressed after subsiding of the flare-up.
- Birth control pills used to be given for acne, but they cause adult acne later on, so it is not a drug of choice.
- Aldactone is also recommended for adult acne in women.
In conclusion, there are many factors to consider when treating adult acne in women
At acne and anti-aging laser Center, special treatment protocol that consists of skin treatment with lipoHydroxy acid, oral supplements and AcneControl therapeutic home care products. is used with a success rate of about 85%.