Search
for

    GlossaryAcne Treatment (Acne Therapy)

    involves methods to reduce or eliminate pimples and blackheads

    Acne treatment, also known as acne therapy or pimple treatment, encompasses a range of methods aimed at reducing or eliminating acne, a common skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and cysts. Treatments can include topical medications like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids, oral medications such as antibiotics and hormonal treatments, and procedural interventions like chemical peels and laser therapy. The choice of treatment often depends on the severity and type of acne, as well as the patient's skin type and medical history.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Learn

    5 / 11 results

      learn Microneedling

      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

      learn Cyproterone

      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
    Next page →