LASER SKIN RESURFACING
Medication
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Retinoids: Prescribed as creams, gels, and lotion to prevent clogging of hair follicles, for severe acne.
Tretinoin · Adapalene · Isotretinoin -
Antibiotics: Prescribed as topical or oral medicines to prevent bacterial infection and reduce redness.
Benzoyl peroxide · Tetracycline -
Keratolytic agents: Prevents plugging of hair follicles.
Salicylic acid -
Dicarboxylic acids: Prevents bacterial infection.
Azelaic acid -
Sulfones: Treats inflammatory acne.
Dapsone -
Oral contraceptives: A combination of estrogen and progestin may be prescribed for women.
Estrogen/Progestin -
Anti-androgens: Prevents the effect of androgen on oil glands in the skin.
Spironolactone