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Acne Treatment
Acne is a most familiar skin concern that affects many people at some point in their lives. The most affected ones are teenagers and young adults. It is caused by the plugging of hair follicles or skin pores with excess sebum, dead skin cells, and other skin impurities. Mostly acne develops on the face, chest, and back. It is not a medical condition but an aesthetic concern as its appearance can be persistent and become bothersome for many people. It can affect one’s self-esteem and confidence. Depending upon the severity of acne, it can lead to emotional stress and scarring of the skin. However, effective acne treatments are available at The Skin Clinique, skin clinic in Faridabad. The earlier the acne-affected people receive treatment, the lower their risk of being under stress or having scars.
Types of Acne
There are various kinds of acne and if one is seeking treatment for clear skin, it’s important to know that each type of acne requires a different treatment modality. The 6 main types of acne based on the severity of acne, along with its causes and varying signs/symptoms are discussed below-
- Open Comedones (Blackheads)- These are non-inflammatory small, yellow, or black skin bumps that develop on the skin as the trapped oil inside the pore gets exposed to air. Possible causes of blackheads could be an irritated hair follicle, oily skin, hormonal fluctuations, some medications, and even some skincare products.
- Closed Comedones (Whiteheads)- These are small and round white or yellowish bumps that develop underneath the superficial skin. They are non-inflammatory kindsof acne. Possible contributing factors include hormonal changes during puberty, oily skin, use of certain skincare products.
- Inflammatory Papules- These appear as clusters of red, inflamed pimples formed because of skin pores or hair follicles being clogged with excess sebum, dirt, debris, and even acne-causing bacteria.
- Inflammatory Pustules- This type is similar to papules with the only difference being that the inflammatory response of the body can cause the pimples to be filled with pus. These appear as clusters of red, pus-filled pumps that are slightly larger and sensitive to touch.
- Nodules- It is a severe acne form characterized by hard, painful, large bumps developing beneath the skin surface. It can lead to permanent acne scarring. This is an inflammatory type of acne that is formed when bacteria clog the pores and causes their wall to break down which further causes the trapped skin oils and acne-causing bacteria to travel deeper into the skin and affect other skin pores.
- Cysts- This is the most severe form of acne which also develops deeper in the skin. It occurs when a severe inflammatory reaction inside the pores triggers the formation of fluid-filled nodules, appearing just like skin boils. Usually, its seen in menstruating women because of fluctuations in the estrogen hormones at the site of the hair follicle.
If one is experiencing acne, they can get it treated with the best acne doctor in Faridabad Dr. Soumya Singh at The Skin Clinique.
How Can Acne be Treated?
There are many self-skin care remedies (including over-the-counter acne products) and self-help techniques that can be tried daily for several weeks to clear or prevent acne. However, if these don’t work, one must consult a dermatologist in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique. A dermatologist can help control acne, avoid scarring or other kinds of skin damage, and also make acne marks or scars less noticeable. The treatment regimen that is recommended by the skin professional depends upon the type, age, and severity of acne as well as what the patient is willing to commit to. For pregnant and lactating women, there are limited treatment options because of the risk of experiencing side effects.
Before committing to any acne treatment, the patients must discuss with their doctor what the procedure entails and the possible risks as well as benefits of whatever treatment the patient chooses or is considering. Also, after receiving acne treatment, the patients must make follow-up visits with the doctor every 3-6 months until the skin shows improvement.
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Acne Treatment Options
Following are the best acne treatment in Faridabad offered at The Skin Clinique:
1. Acne Medications
Different prescribed acne drugs can be used to reduce swelling and excess oil (sebum) production or inhibit/kill can-causing bacteria.
The mostly prescribed topical medications for acne include:
- Reti-no-ids and reti-no-id-like drugs- For moderate acne, creams/lotions/gels containing reti-no-id acids or tre-tin-oin are mostly useful. These can be applied in the evening 3 times a week in starting and then daily if the skin gets used to them.
- Azelaic acid and Salicylic acid- Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring yeast-derived medication with antibacterial properties that could help kill/inhibit acne causing bacteria growth in the skin pores. Salicylic acid may prevent the plugging of hair follicles as it helps exfoliate the skin.
- Da-psone- 5% da-psone gel is prescribed to be used twice daily for the treatment ofinflammatory acne, especially in women suffering from acne.
- Antibiotics- These work by inhibiting the growth of acne-causing bacteria or killing the extra bacteria residing on the skin and reducing inflammation and redness. For the first few months of the treatment, reti-no-id and antibiotics can be used the same day with antibiotic application in the morning and retinoids in the evening. Antibiotics may even be used in combination with benzoyl peroxide to avoid antibiotic resistance. However, the sole use of topical antibiotics is usually not recommended.
The Different Oral Medications that can be Used to Treat Acne Include:
- Antibiotics- These are prescribed for moderate to severe acne. Usually, the first choice of oral antibiotics to effectively treat acne is tetr-acycline or macr-olide.
- Isot-ret-inoi-n- It is a Vitamin A derivative effective for people having moderate to severe acne.
- Anti-androgen agents- Spiro-nola-ctone (or Alda-ct-one) may be prescribed forwomen and puberty-hit girls if oral antibiotics aren’t working These work by blocking the effect of androgen hormones on the sebum-secreting glands of the skin.
- Combined oral contraceptives- These are FDA-approved products containing a combination of progestin and estrogen hormone which works best for acne treatment in women.
However, these medications provide the desired results only after continuous use for 4-8 weeks. It may take months or even years for a complete clear-up of acne.
2. Medical Therapies
- Steroid injections- Cystic and nodular lesions are treatable by injecting steroids intothem. These Injections could help in rapid skin improvement and reduce pain.
- Chemical Peel- This treatment involves repeated application of acidic solutions such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid for mild to moderate acne. The acids that can be used to treat acne depending upon the severity of the acne and the strength or penetration ability of the acids. The chemical peels work by exfoliating the skin, thus helping unclog the pores from dead skin cells, excess sebum, and dirt. These remove the top-affected skin and improve skin appearance. The changes are not long-lasting and repeated treatments are usually required.
- Laser Treatment- A variety of light-based treatments have been tried to treat acne with some degree of success. The lasers are of two types: ablative and non-ablative. Generally, these lasers work on the principle of selective photothermolysis. For acne treatment, the heat generated from lasers can help kill acne, shrink the pores, and reduce sebum production by acting on sebaceous glands. Ablative lasers can lead to heat damage of the superficial skin while non-ablative lasers do not harm the surrounding skin surface and precisely acts on acne. The heat from lasers also penetrates deep into the skin to stimulate new collagen synthesis. For effective results, multiple treatments are usually recommended, usually 6-8 times and spaced 3-5 weeks apart. To get the benefits of laser acne treatment in Faridabad consult Dr. Soumya Singh at The Skin Clinique. Carbon laser peel treatment is also offered to manage acne skin issue.
- Drainage and Extraction- This treatment works best for the removal of open and closed comedones and even large painful pimples and cysts/nodules. It involves the use of specialized tools (sterilized surgical blades or needles) to open up the skin blemishes and drain out what is trapped inside the pores. It is recommended only when medications are not able to clear the skin. It is a temporary treatment to improve skin appearance. The key to clearing these acne forms with drainage and incision is to do this at right time. However, for this procedure, skin exfoliation may be needed first. It’s rarely the first choice of the patients as it’s expensive and time-consuming.
Based on an individual unique needs the treatment requirement for every individual varies. To know more about acne treatment cost in Faridabad, pay a visit now at The Skin Clinique.