First of all, it should be understood that there are several reasons for the appearance of acne. Some do not require the intervention of a doctor. For example, if the reason lies in the blockage of the sebaceous glands due to non-compliance with hygiene rules, it is enough to begin to properly take care of the skin, to choose suitable cosmetics for the face, to eat well, and skin defects will pass.
But if for a long time after the application of local remedies there is no improvement, it is necessary to contact a specialist who can identify the cause of acne or acne and prescribe a comprehensive treatment with the taking of tablets including.
Which pills help with acne and acne on the face?
Depending on the reason for the formation of acne and acne on the face used these types of tablets:
- antibiotics;
- retinoids;
- hormonal (contraceptive) drugs;
- pills for cleansing the body;
- tablets from subcutaneous mites;
- brewer's yeast in the form of tablets.
To determine which pills you will need to drink from acne on the face, you need to take tests and get tested. The doctor not only prescribes the drug, but also sets a strict dosage.
Antibacterial pills against acne on the face
If the middle or severe stage of rashes has developed, antibiotics are prescribed for acne on the face in the form of tablets. Antibiotics kill bacteria that cause acne. Long-term antibiotic treatment can have a bad effect on the general condition of the body. From acne these antibiotics help:
- Levomycetin;
- Erythromycin;
- Metronidazole (Trichopol);
- Tetracycline;
- Doxycycline (Unidox Solutab).
Retinoids against acne
This is a new generation of medicines. They effectively help in severe cases, but they need to be taken very carefully, since these tablets have many side effects. Treatment should be done under the strict supervision of a doctor. The most common is Roaccutane. It normalizes the work of sweat glands, reduces the clearance of the sebaceous glands, limits the development of sebum, and hence pathogenic microbes become less active.
Hormonal birth control pills
Such drugs are prescribed to women from acne on the face in the event that after the analysis it was found that they have increased the level of testosterone - the male hormone, which was a prerequisite for the appearance of acne on the skin of the face. Among the most common drugs are:
- Midian;
- Janine;
- Jess;
- Yarina;
- Diana.
These drugs are able to normalize the hormonal background and the work of the sebaceous glands, as well as regulate the secretion of secretions on the skin. When using hormonal tablets to get rid of pimples on the face, it is advisable to get advice from a gynecologist, endocrinologist and dermatologist.
Pills for cleansing the body
These funds help to remove from the body slag, pathogenic microorganisms, toxins, allergens, heavy metal salts, alcohol decomposition products, destroy bacteria, due to which appear ugly pimples on the face. In addition, restore a strong immune system. These include:
- Lactofiltrum;
- Polypefan;
- Activated carbon and its analogs (Karbopekt, Sorbeks);
- Filtrum-STI.
Tablets from subcutaneous demodex mite
Such preparations are prescribed for the detection of glandular acne ( demodex mite ). With this type of rash effectively kill the parasite such pills:
- Trichopol;
- Tinidazole;
- Metronidazole.
Brewer's yeast in the form of tablets
Preparations with a natural composition are also often successfully used in the treatment of acne and acne on the skin of the face. The high content of various amino acids, vitamins (PP, B, D, E) and trace elements contributes to skin cleansing, normalization of the glands on the face, does not allow the development of pathogenic microorganisms causing blood circulation disorders. The disadvantage is that the patient begins to grow stout.