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Severe acne

 This is the worst case of acne, and is the most distressing to acne sufferers and must be TREATED IMMEDIATELY! It requires a combination of treatments, such as oral medication and anti-acne products, you should visit your dermatologist to get an action plan of what treatment you will have and what you will do.

Severe Acne
  • Numerous comedones
  • Pus filled pustles extened till the neck
  • Pustules as large as 1-2cm
  • Highly inflammatory lesions
  • Lesions visible from 2.5m away
  • Acne conglobata
  • Sinus or cystic acne
  • Found anywhere on the skin


Treatments for severe acne

  • Oral medication is the first step and defence for treating severe acne as the lotions and gels simply won't be as effective anymore, the most popular oral medication would be Isotretinoin.
  • You will also be prescribed a high-dosage of antibiotics to be taken daily.

Oral medication is th only REALLY effective treatment for severe acne, so visit your dermatologist now to get an action plan.

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