Papule Nummular

Acne in the form of papules is often called nummular acne (nummules). The disease is characterized by small rashes, round in shape, which gradually increase (acquire a yellowish tint due to the accumulation of sebum) and are most often located on the back, chest, shoulders, less often on the neck or face (in the area of ​​the nasolabial folds, forehead, upper lips). Acne is provoked by excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands and weak immunity.

⠀ 💊 According to research, the risk of developing nummular acne may be reduced by using benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, and adapalene-benzoyl peroxide combination. Therapy is long-term, can take from 6-8 weeks to several months. At home, it is advisable to supplement it with the use of cosmetics with AHA acids to reduce the size of pores, which will help exfoliate dead skin cells after the course of treatment. There is no need to be afraid of taking external medications - moreover, they will help eliminate the cause of the disease. Since if you do not act directly on the sebaceous glands, then after some time a relapse is possible, although a less pronounced manifestation is possible.