Acne is a multi-factorial, inflammatory skin disease caused by excessive sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria. They build up under the skin and plug the skin pores and follicular openings leading to different types of acne.
The oil glands produce a certain amount of oil/ sebum regularly in every individual. Pimples develop when there is excessive production of sebum or when the sebum carrying skin cells and hair cannot reach the skin surface because of blocked follicles. This leads to the development of a plug, which appears as whiteheads or blackheads.
When there is a block, bacteria starts to grow inside the plug which results in the development of pus-filled pimples called pustules, cysts, and nodules. they are associated with pain. these pus-filled lesions can give rise to post acne pigmentation spots and scars
Treatment of acne is based on their severity and how persistent the acne is.
This is a minor form of acne. There are some bumps and blackheads and the presence of occasional papule or pustule. They are not widespread nor are very inflamed. Nodules or cysts are absent.
Topical medications:
topicals containing ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, adapalene will help in reducing these lesions.
Chemical peels:
Peels will help in clearing the plug and thereby, faster clearance of acne. peels also help to put excessive sebum production in control. Commonly done peels include salicylic acid, Jessner’s peel, etc.
topical medications like benzoyl peroxide, adapalene and clindamycin are generally prescribed depending on the type of lesions that are present.
Skin care:
A suitable face wash made for acne prone skin and appropriate skin care creams are prescribed. These will help in controlling excessive sebum and maintain a healthy and ph balanced skin.
Oral medications:
oral medications like antibiotics, retinoids are prescribed, depending on the type and number of lesions. These are given to reduce the infection and inflammation under the skin. However, these are prescribed very diligently and under good supervision. They should not be taken without a doctor’s advise. Depending on the lifestyle, antioxidants can also be added.
Chemical peels:
Peels will help in clearing the plug and thereby, faster clearance of acne. peels also help to put excessive sebum production in control. Commonly done peels include salicylic acid, Jessner’s peel, etc.
Light therapy:
this helps in reducing the inflammation under the skin. Commonly, red light therapy is used. The procedure is shown in our videos. This can be combined with chemical peels.
Topicals:
topical medications like benzoyl peroxide, adapalene and clindamycin are generally prescribed depending on the type of lesions that are present.
Skin care:
A suitable face wash made for acne prone skin and appropriate skin care creams are prescribed. These will help in controlling excessive sebum and maintain a healthy and ph balanced skin.
Oral medications:
oral medications like antibiotics, retinoids are prescribed, depending on the type and number of lesions. These are given to reduce the infection and inflammation under the skin. However, these are prescribed very diligently and under good supervision. They should not be taken without a doctor’s advise. Depending on the lifestyle, antioxidants can also be added.
Chemical peels:
Peels will help in clearing the plug and thereby, faster clearance of acne. peels also help to put excessive sebum production in control. Commonly done peels include salicylic acid, Jessner’s peel, etc.
Light therapy:
this helps in reducing the inflammation under the skin. Commonly, red light therapy is used. The procedure is shown in our videos. This can be combined with chemical peels.
Lifestyle modification, which includes certain practices, right skin care products are very important to control acne and reduce the aftermath like scars.