Moderate acne

Moderate acne is the medium stage of acne, it is best described by the grading system used by dermatologists below. For this kind of acne, you may be prescribed an oral medication.

Treatments for moderate acne

•  Oral medication may be prescribed, these may include;
• • Minocycline
  • Tetracyline
  • Doxycyline
  • Erythromycin
• Some patients may wish to use non-steroidal and non-inflammatory drugs, such as
• • Ibuprofe
• Your doctor or dermatologist may also prescribe you some oral Isotretinion, this is specifically for acne which reoccurs.
• Apply topical gels, solutions, creams and lotions. Many of these can be bought from your local chemists. We call these treatments "Over the counter" treatments or OTC for short.
• Apply "Anti-acne" products, many of these products come in cream form. You should aim to apply it twice a day and you SHOULD NOT worry if your skin becomes dry and starts flaking. This is a sign its work, and will soon go once your skin gets used to it, usually 2 to 4 weeks.

Moderate acne

Severe Acne