Acne

What is the best treatment for acne?

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The standard treatment for acne is a course of oral antibiotics such as Lymecycline or Oxytetracycline in conjunction with a topical retinoid such as Retin-A or Differin.
Female acne patients will also benefit from taking the combined oral contraceptive pill since the Oestrogen it contains blocks the effects of androgens (the hormones responsible for acne).
If these treatments result in failure or relapse, Oral Isotretinoin may be prescribed. This is the strongest acne treatment available but has many potential side effects.
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