What medications are prescribed to control all types of acne?

Question

Hello doctor,

What medication would you prescribe for someone with fungal acne and acne-prone skin? I experience various types of acne, including cystic acne, whiteheads, blackheads, and both under-the-skin and surface breakouts. I also struggle with body acne, including fungal acne on my chest and back, as well as acne on my buttocks. In addition, I have acne scars. I am seeking effective treatment options to manage these persistent and varied skin issues.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition, and I commend you for paying close attention to changes in your body.

Based on your symptoms, it appears that you may have developed comedones, which are formed from dried, dead debris resulting from healing and evolving acneiform eruptions. Have there been any recent changes in your cosmetics, soaps, or skincare products? I recommend that you undergo a skin scraping test to help confirm the diagnosis. Please share the results with me once available.

In the meantime, I suggest the following treatment plan:

Tablet Minocycline 500 mg (milligrams) orally three times a day for one week.
Topical 2 percent Resorcinol once daily.
Topical 0.1 percent Tretinoin twice daily.
20 percent Azelaic Acid once daily.
5 percent Dapsone Gel once daily for one month.

Please note that these topical treatments should be used based on skin tolerance, and not all should be combined unless directed by a healthcare provider.

I hope this helps.

Kindly follow up if you have more concerns.

Thank you.