Acne & its Management

Acne & its Management

Factors causing acne

  1. Increasing abnormal division of basal keratinocytes
  2. Blockage of Pilosebaceous
  3. Increasing sebum production related to androgen hormones
  4. Comedone digestion by P. acnes
  5. Inflammation in hair follicles and sebaceous glands

 

Types of Acne

  1. Clogged Acne: This type of acne appears as white granules and can be healed quickly without leaving scars.
  2. Inflammatory Acne: This type of acne is caused by fatty acids and bacteria that become clogged and inflamed inside the skin. It appears as red blisters, pustules, or swelling which is known as elephant pimples. This type of acne is usually more difficult to treat and can often leave scars.

 

Treating Acne: What You Need to Know

  1. Don't rush your acne treatment; severe acne can take up to 6 months to heal, especially when it comes to scarring.
  2. Be gentle when washing your face; avoid scrubbing or rubbing your skin too hard, as this can aggravate acne.
  3. Cleanse your face twice a day with a mild soap or cleanser and remove all makeup.
  4. Refrain from touching your face or the areas with frequent acne breakouts, such as not squeezing or popping pimples.
  5. Lack of sleep, stress, and other factors can increase the likelihood of acne appearing, so try to reduce these when possible.
  6. Use ointment or oral medication regularly and consistently, and do not adjust your medication without consulting a medical professional. Do not wait too long to treat your acne, as it may be too late to repair the damage.
  7. When the acne begins to clear up, do not stop your medication right away; continue to use it as recommended by your doctor.
  8. Testosterone (Androgen) can cause a lot of acne in the age range of 15-30 years, so hormone therapy using Estrogen hormones may be an option for treatment.

“Inflamed and severe acne may require medication, both topical and oral.”

 

The most effective treatment for inflammatory and severe acne, according to medical belief, is Retinoid medication for a period of at least three months or longer.

Please contact Dermatology and Laser Center, Vibhavadi Hospital by calling 0-2561-1111 and pressing 1.