Acne happens more often, and with greater severity, in men than women. Vitamins are good for your body in general but won’t help you treat the acne. Easier forms of acne (acne comedonicus and acne vulgaris) can be treated only with local therapy which includes:
1. Antibacterial soap or detergent for cleaning the face;
2. Phototherapy (sun exposure is useful);
3. Benzoyl peroxide (3-10% solution);
4. Gel adapalene;
5. Creams tat contain retinoic acid;
6. Local antibiotics (klindamycin solution).
More severe forms of acne (acne cystica, acne conglobata and acne fulminans) also require systemic therapy:
1. Antibiotics (klindamycin, tetracycline, erythromycin);
2. Hormonal therapy (in women);
3. Surgical incision, and
4. Isotretinoin.
You may want to consult a dermatologist about therapy options in your case.
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