"Combination Therapy: A Promising Approach for Treating Acne" 

According to a recent research, moderate to severe acne may be effectively treated by combining a topical antibiotic with retinoid, a kind of vitamin A derivative. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology published the research. The research discovered that this combination therapy produced a greater decrease in inflammatory acne lesions than each medication used alone. These are important results because they offer acne patients new and effective treatment options.

Retinoids are well known for their ability to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, but a recent research found that they may also be highly helpful in treating acne. Topical retinoids increase cell turnover, which helps to unclog pores and stop acne from appearing. While receiving this kind of therapy, it's important to apply sunscreen throughout the day since retinoids might make skin more susceptible to the sun.

According to a research that was published in the "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology," topical retinoids also increase the effectiveness of other acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics. This suggests that combining several medications might help us treat acne more successfully.

These studies demonstrate the importance of topical retinoids in the treatment of acne overall and the need for a multi-therapy approach to get the optimum results.


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