What medicine should I take for acne?
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on "acne" all over the Internet, especially since the hot weather in summer has aggravated the outbreak of skin problems. Many netizens are concerned about how to relieve symptoms through medication and diet. This article will combine the hot topics in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the medication guidelines and precautions for acne.
1. Common symptoms of acne

Acne usually appears as red, swollen, painful pimples on the face, back, and chest. Accompanying symptoms may include dry mouth, constipation, irritability and other "internal heat" manifestations.
| Symptom type | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| skin symptoms | Red, swollen acne, pustules, enlarged pores |
| systemic symptoms | Dry mouth, constipation, yellow urine |
2. Commonly used drugs to treat acne
According to doctor’s advice and feedback from netizens, the following drugs are effective in relieving acne:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Mechanism of action |
|---|---|---|
| Heat-clearing and detoxifying | Coptis Shangqing Tablets, Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets | Clear away heat and reduce inflammation, relieve inflammation |
| Topical anti-inflammatory | Fusidic acid cream, clindamycin gel | Inhibit bacteria and reduce redness and swelling |
| Vitamin supplements | Vitamin B6, zinc preparations | Regulate sebum secretion |
3. Dietary conditioning suggestions
Medications need to be combined with dietary adjustments to take effect faster. Here is a list of recommended and avoided foods:
| Recommended food | Foods to avoid |
|---|---|
| Mung beans, bitter melon, winter melon | Spicy Hotpot, BBQ |
| Pears, watermelon, grapefruit | chocolate,coffee |
| Green tea, chrysanthemum tea | High sugar milk tea, alcohol |
4. Precautions
1.Avoid squeezing pimples with your hands, to avoid aggravation of infection.
2. Long-term and repeated attacks require medical treatment to rule out internal causes such as hormonal imbalance.
3. Some heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs have cold and cooling properties, so those with weak spleen and stomach should use with caution.
5. Hot topics discussed by netizens
Recently, there have been heated discussions on social platforms about topics such as "Whether staying up late aggravates acne" and "The effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine conditioning". Most cases show that adjusting work and rest combined with drug treatment is more effective.
Summary: Acne requires comprehensive medication and lifestyle management. In severe cases, it is recommended to consult a professional physician. Maintaining a light diet and a regular schedule is the key!
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