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Acne scars are usually caused due to the blemishes being inflamed as a result of skin pores having dead skin, excess oil and various bacteria. As the pore swells, it causes a break in the wall of the follicle, this forms lesions or scars that are quite minor, and they do heal quickly. Deeper breaks in the wall pore allow infected material to move into the surrounding tissue, and create deeper lesions or scars. The skin does attempt to repair this skin damage by the formation of new collagen. But, these repairs do not seem the same as the original skin.
Various kinds of acne scars include –
Out of the above, there are two types of acne scars viz.
When the body produces too much collagen for acne wounds to heal, it forms a bump or raised tissue on the surface of the skin.
These scars are formed when there is tissue loss in the skin. Atrophic scars can be classified into two type’s viz. Icepick and Boxcar.
Best treatments for acne scars
The symptoms of acne depending on the severity of the condition include –
Causes of acne are
We are going to talk about acne scars, if you were disturbed with your acne, but you seemed to get medical help and treatment for acne. But what do you do about the scars that are left behind due to the acne?
Before taking treatment for acne scars, it is very important to understand the type of acne scars you have. There are 3 different types of scars that are observed viz. icepick scar, rolling scar, and boxscars. Depending on the type of scars you have, your dermatologist would prescribe the most suitable treatment or technology that would generate the best results.
Multiple sessions are required to get rid of the scars. If you have icepick scars, which are thin scars, then there is a technique called TCA cross or trichloroacetic acid which is an inexpensive technique to treat acne scars or atrophic scars. If your scars are rolling scars then, your dermatologist would perform subcision before they perform laser treatment that would decrease the extent of the rolling scar.
After the subcision, the dermatologist would use lasers like nano-fractional RF, carbon-dioxide or MNRF laser also called Micro Needling Radio Frequency Laser to make the scars shallow. But, this requires multiple sessions to give positive results.
If patients have boxscars, then MNRF lasers are used, or another technique called the punch technique can be used to shallow or reduce the boxscars. Before you start the treatment for your scars, it is very important to know what kind of scars you have, for the right kind of technique and laser to be used for the treatment. Your dermatologist will prepare a list of treatments to reduce scarring to a great extent.
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Let’s just face it— a larger part of women in our country don’t know the right products for their skin! In fact they are actually unaware of their skin type and this is the major cause for most women getting victimized to the premature skin issues.
Even so, countering to the increasing early signs of aging, a recent study by Society of Dermatology Skin Care Specialists (SDSS) depicted that around 88% of females don’t know the right products for their skin! And using the wrong products on skin can
Increase your skin’s aptitude of aging.
Weaken the skin barrier against damage.
Give on to loss of skin glow & gleam.
Not only it is essential to understand which products are suitable to one’s specific skin needs, but scrutinizing the cosmetic treatments before plunging into them is also important.
For assessment of best skin care products or cosmetic treatments, one can choose an ideal dermatologist or even sign in for an online, dermatologist-approved quiz that can help with better understanding of one’s own skin and recommends the perfect products for your skin type.
Anyone planning to receive a cosmetic correction/augmentation treatment should be well aware that this is an era of passing fancy and that the trend is also typically followed by the doctors/specialists.
When it comes to skin and hair treatment with lasers, the caution needs to be more exponential as the light based treatments are quite critical and thus require to be done only in expert’s hands. For anyone looking for laser treatments would know that laser is a light device possessing source of high intensity light, that has the capability to accurately target at small spots with high energy.
Lasers have appeared to be a wonder cosmetic amplification tool and its beam gently vaporizes the skin tissues to treat various skin issues including:
Pigmentation
Wrinkles
Fine lines
Age spots
Freckles
Unwanted tattoos
Acne scars
Birthmarks
Blemishes
Seal blood vessels
Spider veins
Droopy, dry, sagging eyelid skin and dark circles
Improve crow’s feet around the eyes
Pucker marks
Frown lines
Brown spots
Uneven skin color, Uneven skin tone and texture
Smokers’ line
Skin tightening
Unwanted hair
Skin tissue incision
Vascular lesions
Conventional type of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)’s broad spectrum has the potential to particularly treat pigmentation and blood vessels, utilizing the technique of directing short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at non-uniform skin, precisely removing the skin layer by layer.
With the newly advanced and improved technologies, many other skin concerns and diseases too can be treated using Laser therapy.
Laser toning and tightening is a non-surgical cosmetic correction method that utilizes lasers to penetrate the deeper layers of skin to
Promote collagen production (skin’s main protein or building block that provides it its strength, elasticity and radiance).
Restore our skin’s ability to heal it.
Fill in these fine lines & folds via natural processes.
Stimulate blood vessels to constrict and function again as they once did for a smooth, wrinkle-free skin.
Minimal Discomfort, specifically with non-ablative laser treatment, that does not remove any skin layer.
No or Very Little Downtime, with minimal reactions such as; swelling, redness, and warm sensation to the skin, though subside within couple of hours.
Long-Lasting Results, generally last for years.
If you’re looking for a proven method to diminish the problem of pigmentation or want to erase blackheads, birthmark or scar, you’ll definitely want to consider the latest laser treatment options, which can aid addressing the following concerns, among others.
Some key benefits of our laser toning treatments, and how we help to achieve them, including but not limited to:
Laser toning has begun to address acne scars and fortunately have shown promising results for large part of receivers.
By stimulating collagen formation deep in the dermis/epidermis, lasers can be a useful tool to improve the appearance of deep set wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores, and severe acne scars.
Ablative lasers like CO2 lasers is used to help the problem of acne scars, scarring warts, skin cancer, skin tags, saggy skin, birthmarks, moles, sun damage and corns/callus on feet.
Usually, a non-surgical face lift and body contouring alternatives benefits patients with
Mild to moderate sagging neck.
Drooping cheeks.
Jowling.
Deep set wrinkles, and other visible signs of facial aging.
Apart from improving facial skin laxity and body’s muscle elasticity, laser toning may also be utilized to improve clement issues on other areas.
By promoting production of collagen, the skin becomes firmer and softer, providing it a natural lift and smoothness.
This non-surgical approach is also ideal for someone who wants to ‘give a wide berth to’ a painfully invasive facelift or has a chronic medical condition that forbids from having surgery.
For instance the new age ‘Ablative Lasers’ are used to make the skin tighter and stouter that has loosened either due to external factors or aging.
In this process, the outer layers of sun damaged or aged skin is removed by directing an intense wavelength of light.
Laser invigorates the underlying skin, resulting in collagen promotion and an evident improvement in wrinkles.
After laser resurfacing, once the skin heals post treatment, new skin forms that is tighter and smoother.
Ablative Lasers are of two types:
Carbon Dioxide Laser (Co2)
Erbium Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG)
Acne scars when occurs in teenage days or young adolescence seems to last forever, and as with time, acne itself can often come back with a retribution.
Honestly scars are not easy and fast to ‘curtail n constrict’ as with growing age.
Adult acne can be much more annoying than it once was when all of our school going mates was brain-teased with the same skin conditions.
Topical products for some may work temporarily, but laser toning treatments are the real way to restore and rekindle the skin’s proper mechanism.It gets rid of
The rock-ribbed dark spots.
Whiteheads.
Blackheads.
Acne scars.
Uneven skin tone and blemishes.
An ideal laser toning treatment that successfully deals with this condition include:
Laser Genesis
Active FX Laser Resurfacing
Dermal lasers are utilized for a wide range of skin problems, including hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, dark spots, red spots, and a slew of other skin ailments and pigmentation concerns.
Melasma can be the worst and utterly frustrating skin ailment to deal with.
Melasma is a form of hyperpigmentation that induces brown to gray-brown patches on the face.
It is one of the most complex skin conditions to treat, particularly for those with darker skin tones.
Dermatological studies documents that laser toning effectively attenuate the appearance of pigmented lesions and dark spots.
The latest laser toning treatments are sufficed to control Melasma.
Erbium Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG) is a present day suited laser treatment for curing
Pigmentation problems,
Fine lines,
Acne scars,
Sun damage,
Moles,
Mild to moderate wrinkles on the face, neck, chest or hands, with lesser side effects, minimal burning of surrounding tissues and faster healing than CO2 Laser treatment.
This epidermal pigmentation condition is most commonly known as PIH. It usually come about following an inflammatory lesion, injury, burn, or skin disorder.
The credence is conceived to be more common in natives of African American or Hispanic descents, though technically it can take place on any skin type.
Specific lasers, cooling devices, and wavelengths can be employed to treat PIH.
Expert dermatologists recommend coupling the laser toning treatments with topical lightening creams for optimal outcomes.
Carbon Dioxide Laser (Co2) accompanies huge risks of pigmentation, pain, redness, burning and itching.So an Erbium Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er: YAG) is a better and a safer option for the PIH treatment.
If you observe brown spots on your face, neck or chest that aren’t linked with melasma, PIH or another skin ailment, then they might have been a cause of sun damage.
An appropriate laser treatment can effectively snap off these dark spots away.
An ideal choice of expert aesthetic specialists goes with the application of ruby lasers for such issue, but many other laser and light therapy options are also available.
For Dark circles & under-eye circles, laser toning can be paired with dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Belotero or Restylane.
For obvious reasons, patients and providers alike must be done on specialized protective eyewear to avoid irreversible eye damage during laser/light-based treatments.
Laser freckle removal is a rapid evolving traction in the dermatological world.
Recent clinical researches also have authenticated that one of the newest laser technologies, fractional CO2 laser, can be capable to diminish the color density of freckles by more than 50% in 30 days.
Most frequently caused by telangiectasias, also referred to as spider veins, Rosacea redness is characterized by visible redness and broken blood vessels in the face.
Certain lasers can be incorporated to dismantle these broken blood vessels on the facial areas: cheeks and nose.
Specific types of lasers are recommended by The International Rosacea Foundation to treat Rosacea.
It also warns that the procedure may scarcely cause Rosacea to worsen, particularly when targeted a wrong, laser, wavelength or technique.
Since sufferers of Rosacea are much more likely to experience hostile reactions to certain skincare therapies, treatment should only be provided by highly skilled therapists.
Pulsed Dye Laser is a righteous pick to treat skin conditions like
Spider veins.
Stretch marks.
Rosacea.
Birthmarks.
Broken capillaries.
Vascular lesions.
Fine lines around the eyes.
The laser works by directly targeting the blood vessels to contract them, making the skin less itchy & red. It can be used anywhere on the face and body and requires only about 3 to 5 sessions of treatment.
Good thing is that results are permanent. The time taken for healing is just a few hours, during which the redness revokes.
At Derma World, specific laser/light based and Resurfacing, Restoration & Rejuvenation treatments are offered to help tighten skin’s texture and provide the youthful glow one has been missing!
Anti-aging serums/lotions may be our best pals, but there is so much this superficially mystical product can do to fight off aging over time.
Age-related Fine lines and Wrinkles are unavoidable, particularly if you like smiling! Smile lines around the mouth (marionette lines) and eyes are an indication of a happy, long life, but are actually quite frustrating and unwelcoming in mirror image.
So, as we age, topical skin treatments fall incapable with their power of healing imperfections and signs of aging in skin.
Laser toning & resurfacing when paired with Rejuvenating masks and nighttime serums are vital in maintaining the skin’s health over time.
Topical products (anti-aging serums and scar removal creams) alone seem to make ‘little to no’ difference on a day to day basis.
Laser treatments can offer complete rejuvenation, making shed years off the look of skin, while allowing the skin to return to the health of its youth with natural procedures that needs no downtime.
Lasers are today’s LOVE for waving goodbye to the brusque wrinkles and fine lines.
Melasma has been known to be a common skin problem, as it causes discolored or dark patches on the skin. When it occurs in pregnant women, it is called as chloasma or the “mask of pregnancy.”
Melasma is seen predominantly in women. According to a research 90% of people who develop Melasma are women. Men can get it too, though the chances are very grim.
Areas of the body with Melasma show various colored spots viz. tan, brown, or blue-gray. It is predominantly seen to happen on areas of body such as
Jaw line
Cheekbone
Central face.
The cause of Melasma can be anything from the rays of the sun, genetic problems, or hormonal changes seen in women.
It has also been observed that an increase in melanin irritates the skin and can lead to accelerated symptoms of Melasma.
It is typically observed in women between the ages of 25-55 years of age.
At the time of pregnancy, women undergo hormonal changes and this could lead to flaring up of Melasma.
Women taking birth control pills are at the risk of getting Melasma.
It could also simply be an aftermath of high sun exposure on sensitive skin.
We’ve just scratched the surface when it comes to knowing the reasons of what causes Melasma.
But, it is seen that darker-skinned women are more prone to this skin disorder, rather than fair-skinned women.
Melasma, as such does not show any symptoms.
But common signs that can be observed are discoloration on the
Forehead
Chin
Nose Bridge
Cheeks
There are rare cases when people do get patches on the neck and forearms as well, but these conditions are very rare.
If you do notice signs of Melasma, you need to see a dermatologist who specializes in various skin treatments.
There are a few simple ways Melasma can be diagnosed.
First, a visual examination with a wood’s lamp is done to confirm the presence of bacteria and fungus on the skin. It also allows doctors to check the severity of Melasma in various layers of the skin.
Second, if needed, a biopsy is done to check various skin conditions. This is done by taking a piece of your skin and running tests on it to confirm the presence of Melasma.
People tend to confuse other skin disorders with Melasma because of the signs and symptoms it showcases. It is vital to understand what Melasma is, and what isn’t.
Other skin orders that mimic Melasma can be listed as –
Skin injuries left behind by acne – they exhibit similar skin discoloration
Sun spots caused by the sun
Hyperpigmentation due to sun damage
Brown or gray colored rash called as lichen planus pigmentosis
Discoloration or hyperpigmentation of the skin due to certain medication
Sooner the better! You should see a dermatologist
If it starts to cause personal or psychological distress
When hyper pigmentation is extremely severe
Prevention is better than cure, and it works best when initiated early.
Melasma is at its peak during pregnancy, and it can go away after pregnancy. But there are chances that it may not be due to severe hormonal changes during pregnancy.
Every woman’s Melasma needs different care and treatment. The first thing you need to begin with is taking care of your skin from sunlight. And, keeping your skin masked from the UV rays that cause Melasma.
We, as dermatologists and healthcare specialists prescribe topical steroids to lighten the affected area. For very severe cases, we do move onto
Chemical peels
Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion
We move onto above points for the best possible options.
It is not guaranteed that Melasma will be completely cured in the first sitting; it needs frequent visits to reduce the severity of Melasma.
Lasers are used by dermatologists, but they generally garner very temporary results, and it is not taken as a primary choice to treat Melasma.
You will need to minimize extreme sun exposure and putting on UV blockers to protect your skin.
Has your acne resolved but scars remain?
This probably makes you feel like the acne never really has gone when the proof of timeline of pain and anxiousness remain inscribed on your face.
Not to worry, we have news wonderful to make you jump with both feet in. Yes, we have got a rescue for your acne scars in form of— dermal fillers.
Dermal Fillers exhibits highly favorable results in refining the appearance of acne scars by lifting up the indented, depressed scars. Their effect is however not permanent to last lifelong.
The outcomes can last from between a few months to a year receiving fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Perlane, and Belotero, etc.
However, with a combination of laser resurfacing such as the CO2 fractional non-ablative and quite fruitful chemical peels and microneedling, have the potential to literally make you swamp in the seat and not just letting the amazing results pass you by.
This combination treatment will effectively treat and confiscate certain types of acne scars. It can help drastically decrease the visibility of acne scars in addition to enhancement in overall healthy, happy skin texture and tone.
Facial fillers can also be often combined with laser, sometimes with 1064nm Limelight IPL to correct the skin tissue, soften the scar and deteriorate itchiness.
Depending on the patient, execution of autologous growth factors through biological skin therapies such as PRP to encourage neocollagenesis can be considered.
The benefits of facial fillers include:
There’s no secret that once the acne scars are invisible to the naked eye, confidence is also likely to boost.
Dermal fillers for acne scar removal renders short-term and long-term benediction to skin patients, and though if the standalone treatment isn’t suitable for your type of acne scars, there are other treatment options in combination available for acne scars at DermaWorld, Delhi aesthetics practices.
Before the filler treatment, an aesthetic doctor will review your personal medical history as well as family history. This is the time for the dermatologist and patient to discuss expectations, potential side effects and outcomes of the procedure.
And you must set your expectations realistic and the real results surfaced will be overwhelming only.
Patients should inform their provider if they recently have taken any:
Dr.Rohit Batra of DermaWorld, Delhi recommends booking in first for a consultation and scheduling the procedure for a later date must be a common practice, particularly if you aren’t familiar with injectables.
This gives you sufficient understanding and time to scrutinize all your options and select your best for an informed decision instead of a spontaneous one.
During the procedure, the suggested filler will be injected below the scars. In the session, based on the size and indentation of scars, around 0.5 ml of filler will be injected into the applicable scarring, and in a matter of minutes it will be all over with virtually no pain.
You might feel a little prick as the needle is introduced into your skin, and then a pressure as the filler is propelled beneath the scars.
Non-permanent hyaluronic acid-based fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are commonly used to treat depressed scars, deep wrinkles and fine lines and pitted skin and are usually for those wanting a long-term fix.
Dermatologist at DermaWorld disapproves of the frequently circulating conception of permanent filler to result in an unnatural look.
The notion is that (which is not correct at all) as we age, the location of our skin tissue and bones changes, too, and thus permanent fillers that (gradually wear off after around 6-18 months) would fall short to accommodate these changes which leads to unnatural look.
Asserting hyaluronic acid-based fillers as a viable option for treating a number of scars, these are particularly useful if scarring is secluded rather than widespread.
Injecting an acid-based filler beneath an atrophic scar puffs up and lifts the affected region resulting in a more even structure, finish, reversing the damage caused by inflammatory acne.
“Moreover, development of natural collagen is often prompted as a healing response after the injection, which can further enhance the appearance of the skin and renewal of skin cells.”
It even pays to take the figure and formation of the scar into consideration, too: “Broad, rolling scars oval in shape, depressing the skin in a sort of wave respond best, whereas ‘ice pick’ scars which are more triangular, narrow scars that forms pits within skin deep and boxcar scars, reminiscent of chicken pox scars, more square-looking can be trickier to treat.”
“Ideally people with depressed acne or traumatic scars can see the most desirable results. As per certain clinical studies, patients with eyelid retraction following a defiant eyelid surgery have shown significant improvement with internal scarring as it aids the skin and thrust up the retracted lower eyelid – this is known as hyaluronic acid gel stent.”
There are a few types of fillers that offer the best results for specific acne type:
These facial fillers are relatively less inflammatory. For best results and most natural appearance, skilled dermatologists employ a hybrid approach while injecting (HA) fillers. Injecting (Allergan Voluma. Juvederm, and Volift) fillers with high and medium consistency within the scar – at different layers.”
Made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that organically forms occurs in your body—fillers such as Belotero, Radiesse, and Restylane are the best choice facial fillers for scars caused by acne, depression, injury or lines while improving the texture of your skin.
The time period that any filler lasts depends on site of injection as well as the gravity/severity of the scar being treated. Radiesse lasts for around 15 months to 24months while Restylane remains in effect for 6 to 9 months. Belotero should minimize the of appearance acne scars for about 9 to 12 months.
Bellafill is the first FDA-approved facial filler formulated for repairing moderate to severely indented, pitted scars caused by acne and injury.
“The gel is made up of two components: {80% collagen}, Profuse protein in the human body, commonly occurs in the skin, muscles, bones and tendons— provides instant correction in the scars by raising them up and replacing vanished volume and {20% polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)} having great degree of compatibility with human tissue helps body to produce more protein, further allowing the skin to fill the scars from the inside out and heal itself.
A likely pitfall of treating scars with filler rather than resurfacing treatments is that the filler will organically be soaked by the body after several some months and the apparentness of the scar will resume to how it was before the treatment.
Principally patients would need maintenance sessions every six months or so, everything depending from your skincare routine to your diet.
All soft-tissue fillers are temporary, creating corrections to last anywhere from 6months to 24months, depending on the type of filler and procedure. Most people may need touch-up treatments to obtain the expected results.
Earlier, the most frequently used facial fillers were based on collagen and sometimes needed pre-test for any allergic reaction before beginning with the treatment, though allergy is highly rare for these fillers. A newer category of soft-tissue fillers is hyaluronic gel acid fillers and their newer version is based on a sugar occurring naturally in human skin. You can expect after the procedure one or more of the given reactions at the injection
But that all should go away on own. However, avoid heavy acid-based facial massages and exfoliation until your doctor feels it’s appropriate.
Soft-tissue fillers though not new but are particularly remarkable since it contains different ingredients that function in isolated ways for facial corrections and scars.
Soft-tissue fillers work better with some types of scars than they do to others. Hence for your ideal pick, visit dermatologist Rohit Batra @ DermaWorld, Delhi, India.
Acne scars are usually caused due to the blemishes being inflamed as a result of skin pores having dead skin, excess oil and various bacteria. As the pore swells, it causes a break in the wall of the follicle, this forms lesions or scars that are quite minor, and they do heal quickly. Deeper breaks in the wall pore allow infected material to move into the surrounding tissue, and create deeper lesions or scars. The skin does attempt to repair this skin damage by the formation of new collagen. But, these repairs do not seem the same as the original skin.
Various kinds of acne scars include –
Out of the above, there are two types of acne scars viz.
When the body produces too much collagen for acne wounds to heal, it forms a bump or raised tissue on the surface of the skin.
These scars are formed when there is tissue loss in the skin. Atrophic scars can be classified into two type’s viz. Icepick and Boxcar.
Best treatments for acne scars
The symptoms of acne depending on the severity of the condition include –
Causes of acne are
We are going to talk about acne scars, if you were disturbed with your acne, but you seemed to get medical help and treatment for acne. But what do you do about the scars that are left behind due to the acne?
Before taking treatment for acne scars, it is very important to understand the type of acne scars you have. There are 3 different types of scars that are observed viz. icepick scar, rolling scar, and boxscars. Depending on the type of scars you have, your dermatologist would prescribe the most suitable treatment or technology that would generate the best results.
Multiple sessions are required to get rid of the scars. If you have icepick scars, which are thin scars, then there is a technique called TCA cross or trichloroacetic acid which is an inexpensive technique to treat acne scars or atrophic scars. If your scars are rolling scars then, your dermatologist would perform subcision before they perform laser treatment that would decrease the extent of the rolling scar.
After the subcision, the dermatologist would use lasers like nano-fractional RF, carbon-dioxide or MNRF laser also called Micro Needling Radio Frequency Laser to make the scars shallow. But, this requires multiple sessions to give positive results.
If patients have boxscars, then MNRF lasers are used, or another technique called the punch technique can be used to shallow or reduce the boxscars. Before you start the treatment for your scars, it is very important to know what kind of scars you have, for the right kind of technique and laser to be used for the treatment. Your dermatologist will prepare a list of treatments to reduce scarring to a great extent.
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No need to give up on Acne/Pimple issues. Visit India’s best Dermatology & Acne Clinic in Delhi. Dr. Rohit Batra is an Acne specialist in Delhi & offers the best Acne & Acne Scars treatment in India.
These treatments are targeted not to temporarily cover the acne prone area BUT to clear off the rooted problem permanently for a clearer, smoother, and calm skin. The best part is you do not see the acne creeping back in again. Brides/Grooms-to-be, college goers, fashion people and social entities can benefit from our best acne treatment in Delhi with super fast positive results. Visit any of the 4 locations (Rajouri Garden, New Rajinder Nagar, Sir Ganga Ram, & Karol Bagh) for consultation regarding Acne Treatment.
We have best tools & machines for Laser Acne Scars & Acne Treatment in Delhi like Lasers for Acne Scars, Active Acne & Severe Acne Issues. Other procedures like Laser Resurfacing, Chemical Peels, Salicylic Acid Peels etc. not just treat the issue temporarily but reaches to the root cause to make the treatment permanently effective.
Visit any of the 4 locations (Rajouri Garden, New Rajinder Nagar, Sir Ganga Ram, & Karol Bagh) for consultation regarding Acne Treatment.
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Acne is a skin disorder mainly prevalent amongst young adults that is primarily caused by contact with bacteria, dead skin cells ramming together and blocking the pores. A major trigger for the outbreak of acne is puberty.
That said, altered living standards and health habits have witnessed a dramatic decrease in the onset of puberty, particularly in girls, significantly over the past two decades.
It is now not very alarming for girls as young as 9 to develop acne. Although, in current scenario Acne is also making its appearance evident in more adults later in life (say about 40-45years) and doctors are in a quandary as to why. A growing number of women are now seeing developing acne in their late 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Most commonly Acne is referred to other words such as Pimples, Zits, Whiteheads, Blackheads, or Breakouts, however, contrary to popular belief, Acne Vulgaris is a wider term while pimple as well other terms are just few types of acne.
A key point of distinction between the two can be spotted with the way they appear. A Pimple will always have a pointed tip sacked in pus while acne might just be a red, round bump. Moreover, pimples are caused by the clogging of pores while acne is a result of clogged follicles. Lastly, compared to Acne, Pimples are also generally milder, tolerable and less painful.
Acne varies in shape, size, color, and intensity of pain.
The following types zits popping out can possibly be acne:
It is never okay to fiddle with any sort of skin breakouts or even keeping your hands in contact because it will only invite more zits in the long run.
Causes of Acne are surprising but eye-opening:
Foods high in carbohydrates, sugar, dairy products are great source in accumulating oil glands that in turn pop acne. Even pure chocolate is considered a factor to infuriate acne though findings are far from evinced.
Over past few years, with improved understanding of the pathogenesis of acne, new remedial restoratives and a number of permutation and combinations have been developed.
In topical agents; oral antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, etc remain the reliance of the acne vulgaris treatment that can also be given in combinations.
While fundamental therapy includes:
Depending upon the necessity of patients it is selected.
Somatic therapy in the form of:
Is also useful in some kinds of acne types. Since a multiplicity of old and new topical and fundamental agents are within easy reach to treat acne, it sometime puzzle the treating dermatologist, though not a virtuoso.
To deal with the acne in the most righteous way, Delhi dermatologist works closely with the panel of expert cosmetologists and researchers as a global coalition and work force to remarkably enhance the outcomes in acne treatment.
A successful Treatment of Acne is directed towards the known pathogenic factors involved in acne. These include:
The classification and severity of acne helps in indentifying which of the following treatments, singularly or in combination, is most appropriate.
Combination of antimicrobial therapy and topical retinoid has been determined to be superior over monotherapy treatment for almost all patients with acne because of its efficiency of action in targeting various pathogenic factors.
Treatment depends on how severe and steady the acne is, for the following:
Mild acne can be successfully treated with (OTC) medications, such as gels, creams, lotions, soaps, and pads, which are topically applied to the skin.
There are large number of steroidal and non-steroidal gels and lotions available on the market to cure acne, and identifying the correct cause and type of acne makes the all the more effective.
For oily skin with acne, Alcohol-based creams and gels works best as they dry the skin and are better for oily skin.
For sensitive skin with acne, gels and lotions with balanced pH content are best.
Optimality of Over-The-Counter (OTC) acne remedies
OTC therapeutic modality contains the following active ingredients that are highly helpful for:
It is advised to always begin with the lowest concentrations, as some preparations can cause skin redness, or inflammation on first use. Though, the side effects usually subside after continued use. If not, see a doctor.
Only a professional dermatologist, skin specialist has the prowess and preparations to treat more severe acne cases.
The doctor may prescribe a gel or lotion similar to OTC medications but stronger, topical or oral antibiotic.
The best way to treat severe acne includes:
Injecting a diluted corticosteroid into the affected skin tissue, a specialist can successfully treat an inflamed cyst breaking it down within a few days. The injection compound can help prevent scarring, decrease inflammation, and speed up healing.
This is a strong, oral retinoid, most effectual to treat moderate severe cystic acne that has not responded to other medications and therapies.
The medication is prescribed only in controlled dosage under the supervision of a professional clinician as it is accompanied with potentially serious side effects. The patient needs to sign a consent form to confirm that they understand the risks.
Adverse side effects may include dry skin, nosebleeds, and fetal abnormalities if consumed during pregnancy, and/or behavioral changes.
Patients on isotretinoin must avoid vitamin A supplements, as it can make for a lethal combination.
Oral antibiotics can work appropriately for patients with severe acne. Antibiotics can thwart off the growth of bacteria and mitigate soreness and swelling.
The goal is to minimize the application of the population of P. Acnes. Tetracycline and Erythromycin are most commonly prescribed for acne. The dosage may be prescribed for up to 6 months that will begin high and decrease as the acne subsides.
Acnes can become unaffected to the antibiotic in time, and may necessitate another antibiotic. Acne is more likely to get repellent to topical rather than oral antibiotics.
Oral contraceptives can work well in controlling acne in women by repressing the overactive gland. These are usually given as long-term acne treatments.
However, these medications might not be suitable for women who:
Topical antimicrobials are usually a derivative of vitamin A that aims to reduce P. acnes in patients with severely inflamed cystic acne.
Examples of commonly used Topical antimicrobials are clindamycin, tretinoin, tazarotene, and sodium sulfacetamide.
The doctor may prescribe a topical retinoid to:
However if an acne cyst has become intensely excruciated and inflamed, it may burst. This can lead to scarring.
Once you get rid of the acne, the next that’s equally considerate an issue is the acne scars. While you may overcome but acne scars are the rough, red marks that continue to exist on the skin’s surface and needs to pay heed to display the perfectly flawless, radiant skin.
Do not confuse the acne treatment with the acne scar treatment as the two are neither similar in nature nor for the purpose they are directed. The following treatments are recommended to clear off the skin from the scar sand spots that are left behind after the acne removal.
They are certain substances claimed to be workable alternative remedy or natural treatment for Acne. Their efficacy though is not scientifically tested on the same scale as compared to the drugs discussed above. Even so, there may be historical telltale associate with their use to the treatment of Acne.
The following natural Treatment Options include:
Our soul search engine Google might display and claim a range of home remedies for acne spot removal treatment to be true and effective.
However, home remedies can be effective only a milder form of acne and won’t work for the severe ones.
More so, what might have worked well for your best friend would not be your best get away since every skin type is unique. Remember every skin is unique and react differently, so it’s advised to always do a patch test before treating your breakout to any new ingredient
Acne Prevention: Stop it even before it starts
These little, easy tips will certainly help those looking to protect the skin that’s prone to acne.
Do not shy away to see a dermatologist. For accurate diagnosis and treatment plan that will help treating severe acne, cleanse your skin & can take care of Acne Scars as well, you can visit DermaWorld Delhi & consult with renowned Dermatologist, Dr. Rohit Batra.