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What is the best treatment for acne?

As many as 85% of females and 15% of males will suffer from acne at some point in their lives. Long known to be associated with teenagers due to a change in hormone levels, acne is prevalent amongst adults too.

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What is the best treatment for acne?

As many as 85% of females and 15% of males will suffer from acne at some point in their lives. Long known to be associated with teenagers due to a change in hormone levels, acne is prevalent amongst adults too. The best acne treatment is often sought by suffers not purely because of the physical discomfort that can be experienced from a severe outbreak, but also because of the effects that acne can have on their mental health and confidence levels. The best treatment for acne can bring benefits to those with the condition that benefits both the body and mind.

When considering what is the best acne treatment UK, it is important to remember that there are varying degrees of this condition. Whether someone is suffering from a mild, moderate, or severe case will have a bearing on the most suitable treatment for them. There is also a need to consider what parts of the body are affected. Acne will usually affect the face, chest and back and back acne treatments can differ from those offered to treat a patient's face. In this article, we will give our views on what are the best acne treatments available.

How to get rid of blackheads on the nose

When considering the best treatment for acne, many patients are concerned with blackheads around their noses. Blackheads are a common feature of acne and present as tiny black dots. They are caused by a plug that is formed from oil (sebum) and dead skin cells. These go onto partially block a hair follicle or pore and then form the tiny black spot.

Whilst it can often be tempting to squeeze a blackhead, this is likely to make the situation worse. For one, you are likely to damage the skin and cause redness and inflammation,  but you are also likely to increase the number of blackheads too. This is because you will be transferring bacteria into your pores. Likewise, pore removal strips can often have the reverse of the desired effect and leave patients with more blackheads. This is because using these can trigger a survival response from sebaceous glands. This sees more oil being produced and so possibly more blackheads too. So, what is the best acne treatment when it comes to blackheads? Here are some that are worthy of consideration:

This is usually present in a cleanser and works by clearing blocked pores. Depending upon skin sensitivity, this can cause some irritation so is best to be used only once every few days.

These can be applied directly to the skin and have the effect of reducing the production of oil and the number of blackheads. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and are available over the counter or via a prescription. 

This acne treatment sees a type of acid being used that covers your entire face. It works by removing dead skin cells and stimulating the growth of new ones. 

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What is the best back acne treatment?

When considering the best acne treatment for an outbreak on your back, the severity of this will be a key factor in deciding a way forward. A consultation with an expert will see the extent of your acne being assessed and then a way forward will be recommended. Some of the treatments available include:

  • Topical creams and gels
  • Oral antibiotics
  • Oral contraceptive pills (women)
  • Isotretinoin (can only be prescribed by a specialist)

If patients are suffering from a mild case of acne that is affecting their back, then there are certain steps that they can take themselves that may assist. Some of these steps are:

  • Ensuring that you shower whenever you experience excessive sweating
  • Exfoliating with products that contain salicylic acid
  • Avoiding tight clothing that traps dirt and bacteria
  • Avoiding foods that are high on the glycemic index (GI) 

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What are the best acne treatments?

The best treatment for acne will vary from person to person and will be dependant upon skin type as well as the severity of the acne. Whereas mild and moderate cases may be easier to manage, severe cases may require stronger medication as well as the need to consider the options available to minimise any scarring. There is a wide range of treatments available for acne and the Cadogan Clinic offers all of these. A consultation with a dermatologist will help to establish the severity of your acne and the best acne treatment for you.

With a mild case of acne, a person will usually have mainly whiteheads and blackheads. There may also be a few papules and pustules. For these cases, the best acne treatment often involves the use of topical creams and gels.

Moderate acne will usually present with more widespread whiteheads and blackheads. There will also be many more papules and pustules. A severe case will see many large and painful papules and pustules as well as painful cysts and potential scarring. The best acne treatment for moderate to severe cases involves the use of oral antibiotics, hormonal treatment, and in some cases isotretinoin capsules. There is also sometimes a need to consider treatment for any scarring. 

What is the best acne cream?

When considering acne treatments, it is common to begin with a form of cream or gel. Choosing the best acne cream would again depend upon the severity of your acne, but some of those available include: 

This is a form of acid that is combined with a cream or a gel to be applied directly to areas where you have an outbreak. It is not anti-septic and an anti-inflammatory and works by killing bacteria on the skin. This is an over the counter cream and does not require a prescription.

This works in a similar way to benzoyl peroxide in that it kills bacteria and also helps to lose dead skin cells. Although it is an ingredient in numerous skincare products, to achieve the best results, prescription-strength is highly recommended. 

A form of vitamin B, nicotinamide acts as an anti-inflammatory when it is placed on the skin. Like benzoyl peroxide, this treatment is available over the counter.

These are derived from vitamin A and work by removing dead skin cells and preventing hair follicles from clogging. They can be obtained with or without a prescription. 


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Acne is a very common condition caused by the inflammation of grease-producing glands in the skin, leaving blocked pores (blackheads and whiteheads) and inflamed red papules and pustules, otherwise known as ‘spots’. Acne predominantly occurs during adolescence and is most commonly experienced on the face, back and chest.

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