What medicine can cure acne? Popular topics and scientific answers across the Internet
Acne (acne) is a skin problem that plagues many people, especially those in adolescence and those under high stress. In the past 10 days, the discussion on "drugs to treat acne" has been hot on the Internet. Combining medical research and feedback from netizens, this article has compiled a scientific and effective treatment plan, and attached data on hot topics.
1. Hot topics related to acne treatment in the past 10 days on the Internet

| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Actual test on the anti-acne effect of retinoic acid" | 12.5 | Xiaohongshu, Weibo |
| 2 | "Bansel (benzoyl peroxide) side effects" | 8.3 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
| 3 | “Are traditional Chinese medicine remedies for acne reliable?” | 6.7 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
| 4 | "Precautions for oral administration of isotretinoin" | 5.9 | Baidu Tieba, Douban |
2. Recommendation of scientific and effective anti-acne drugs
According to dermatology guidelines and user feedback, the following medications are effective in treating acne:
| Drug name | Type | Applicable symptoms | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A acid cream | External use | Acne, closed mouth | It needs to be protected from light, and pregnant women are not allowed to use it. |
| Benzoyl peroxide (bansai) | External use | Red, swollen and inflammatory acne | May cause peeling, need to establish tolerance |
| adapalene gel | External use | mild to moderate acne | Use at night, avoid overlapping with tretinoin |
| Isotretinoin Capsules | Oral | severe acne | A doctor's prescription is required and is prohibited during pregnancy preparations. |
3. Netizens’ actual feedback and pitfall avoidance guide
1.Vitamin A acid cream: Most users report that it takes 2-4 weeks to see results, but redness and peeling may occur in the early stages. It is recommended to start with a low concentration (0.025%).
2.bansai: Effective on redness, swelling and acne, but some people report strong irritation. It is recommended to apply it in combination with moisturizing products.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Recipes: Topics such as "dandelion water for face" are highly controversial and lack clinical evidence. Use with caution on sensitive skin.
4. Doctor’s advice: 3 principles for acne treatment
1.graded treatment: For mild cases, topical drugs are used, and for moderate and severe cases, oral drugs (such as doxycycline) are required.
2.avoid overlay: Different drug ingredients (such as retinoic acid + Bansai) may aggravate irritation.
3.long term management: Acne is easy to relapse, and maintenance treatment (such as adapalene twice a week) is required after it is cured.
Summary: To treat acne, you need to choose medicine according to the type. Although popular products are effective, they need to be used scientifically. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly and avoid blindly following online folk remedies.
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