Miscellaneous medications
With a large lucrative market and millions of individuals seeking to look younger and more beautiful, there are daily reports of newer products, herbs, spices, mineral and nutrients claiming to cure acne. The majority of these substances are worthless.
A few chemicals that may have the potential to treat acne include zinc and use of lasers. However, there are no scientific data to back the claims made by these individuals who sell or offer these products.
Surgery
Surgery for acne is a last resort treatment. When all therapies have failed and the comedomes are large, surgery may be of some benefit. The surgery is a very minor procedure and involves extraction of the blackheads with a special instrument (comedo extractor). In rare cases, corticosteroids may be injected into the lesion to help reduce the redness and soften up the comedone. Steroids may also help to reduce the scarring.
Surgery may cause skin scarring and dermabrasion may be required in future. Be careful about whom you choose as your surgeon. Results after acne treatment are not always great and in cosmetic surgery, there are no refunds.
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