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How do doctors treat acne?
The most effective acne treatment for any given patient varies depending on the type of acne they have. Patients may have a single kind of acne or a combination of types. Depending on the underlying cause of acne and the type of acne present, treatments can include oral antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline, and tetracycline), topical antibiotics, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), chemical peels, laser treatments, and HydraFacial. During your acne treatment consultation with Dr. Green, you will determine which combination of in-office treatments, acne medications, and skin care products is best suited to clearing up your skin.
Acne surgery
A highly effective way of treating an acne breakout is through an in-office procedure known as acne surgery. Dr. Green often utilizes this procedure in her private Upper East Side office to eliminate and heal painful acne breakouts. During the treatment, the acne lesions are opened, and all of the dead skin cells, excess oil, debris, and other impurities trapped in the pores are extracted. Intralesional corticosteroid is then injected to shrink the acne lesion and reduce inflammation in the area to ensure that no scarring occurs. If the cysts are large, the lesions may need to be drained first before injecting the steroid. There is no downtime after the procedure, and patients can resume their daily activities afterward. Acne surgery is best paired with oral and topical antibiotics to reduce acne-causing bacteria and minimize inflammation.
