Acne is often treated by a dermatologist, a doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin. Dermatologists treat all kinds of acne, particularly severe cases. Doctors who are general or family practitioners, pediatricians, or internists may treat patients with milder cases of acne. The main goal of acne treatment is to prevent scarring. Additional goals are to reduce the number of painful lesions and to minimize the psychological stress and embarrassment caused by this disease.
Doctors often use drug therapy as the first choice for treating acne.
The doctor may suggest using more than one topical medication or using both an oral medication and a topical medication at the same time. Rezamid Lotion Treatment for blackheads, whiteheads, and mild inflammatory acne Doctors usually recommend an OTC or prescription topical medication for people with blackheads, whiteheads, and mild inflammatory acne. Depending on the type of medication, a topical drug is applied directly to the acne lesions or to the entire area of skin affected. The medication helps limit the formation of new blackheads and whiteheads and decrease inflammation. Treatment for moderate to severe inflammatory acne Patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne may be treated with an OTC or prescription topical medication, a prescription oral medication, or a combination of these.