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Acne Treatment

Acne Treatment

Acne is a common chronic skin condition caused by inflammation of oil-producing glands, typically starting between ages 10 and 13 and lasting 5 to 10 years. While both genders are equally affected, younger males tend to have more severe cases, and many women experience hormonal acne linked to their menstrual cycle, sometimes persisting beyond age 30. Acne commonly appears on the face but can also affect the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and scalp. Traditional treatments like topical creams and oral antibiotics often have side effects and may take months to work, with antibiotic resistance becoming a growing concern. Beyond physical symptoms, acne can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. The condition usually develops when skin cells shed improperly and clog pores.

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Before - After
Common Causes
  • Rising androgens during puberty, menstruation, or pregnancy stimulate sebaceous glands.
  • Drugs containing corticosteroids, testosterone, or lithium can trigger lesions.
  • High-glycemic foods, skim milk, and whey protein supplements are linked to flare-ups.
  • Elevated cortisol levels from stress exacerbate underlying inflammatory skin conditions.
What are the main types of acne?
  • Non-inflammatory lesions including open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (whiteheads).
  • Small, tender red bumps (papules) and pus-filled lesions (pustules).
  • Severe, painful, deep-seated solid lumps (nodules) and pus-filled lumps (cysts) that frequently cause permanent scarring.
Which treatments are used for mild acne?
  • Benzoyl Peroxide: Destroys surface bacteria and reduces inflammation.
  • Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates dead skin cells to physically unclog pores.
  • Topical Retinoids: Vitamin A derivatives (like tretinoin or adapalene) that accelerate cell turnover.
  • Azelaic Acid: Clears pores and effectively minimizes post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
When are oral medications required?
  • Doxycycline or minocycline reduce bacterial loads and control acute inflammation.
  • Combined oral contraceptives or spironolactone block acne-causing androgens in female patients.
  • A highly potent retinoid reserved for severe, scarring, or treatment-resistant cystic acne.
What professional in-clinic procedures help?
  • Chemical Peels: Dermatologists apply clinical-strength acids to lift away dead skin cells and clear active lesions.
  • Laser and Light Therapies: Target acne-causing bacteria and shrink hyperactive sebaceous glands.
  • Steroid Injections: Intralesional corticosteroid shots rapidly flatten large, painful, isolated cysts.
Procedure Recovery and Aftercare
  • Topical Retinoids: Expect mild redness, peeling, and dryness during the first few weeks of acclimation.
  • Chemical Peels & Lasers: Mild swelling, a "sunburnt" sensation, and flaking skin typically persist for 3 to 7 days after the session.
  • The "Purging" Phase: Acne may briefly intensify when starting retinoids or peels as deeply trapped impurities rise to the surface.
What are the essential aftercare steps?
  • Wash the face no more than twice daily using lukewarm water and a soap-free, pH-balanced cleanser.
  • Apply a lightweight, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic moisturizer to support a compromised skin barrier.
  • Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily, as treatments significantly elevate UV sensitivity.
  • Manually popping lesions delays healing, worsens inflammation, and drives the risk of permanent scarring.
  • Pause the use of physical scrubs, astringents, and coarse exfoliants while your skin barrier recovers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Acne?

The most common skin condition around the globe. Acne vulgaris occurs when oil, bacteria, dirt, and dead skin cells clog up the tiny pores in the skin. Commonly referred to as blemishes, whiteheads, blackheads or pimples.
What causes Acne?

Hormone changes in the body, Excess amount of sebum and dead skin production, Cosmetics, Genes.
What worsens Acne?

Hormones during Puberty, Pregnancy and while on the COCP, Medications - Corticosteroids, Androgens and Lithium, Diet - Chocolates, Dairy products, Sugary foods, Stress.
What are the methods of treatment?

Topical medication - Mild acne, Oral medication - Moderate to severe Acne.
Other therapies

Chemical peel, Extraction of white and blackheads.
Treatment of Acne

Chemical peel, Dermabrasion, Laser resurfacing.

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