Acne Treatment & Acne Scarring
What is acne?
Acne is commonly found in teenagers but occurs in children and adults as well. This skin condition is characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and other skin defects. They come about because the hair follicle is clogged with dead skin cells and mixed with oils. There are various treatments for this skin condition. The term acne covers several conditions including clogged pores [whiteheads and blackheads], pimples and deeper cysts. Acne can occur almost anywhere on the body and it can afflict people of any age. Often resulting in acne scar redness, which is damage the blemish leaves behind within the deeper layers of the skin, causing a breakdown of collagen and elastin.
Is it necessary to go to a dermatologist for acne?
There are many over-the-counter treatments that can help with acne. However, a dermatologist can diagnose the type and severity for each individual and recommend the best course of action. A dermatologist can also help when the over-the-counter treatments don’t work, or a patient has a severe case that needs professional guidance. Without treatment, serious and permanent acne scarring may result. Acne can have a devastating impact on a person’s self-esteem and can result in social withdrawal, embarrassment and depression. However, this debilitating condition can be vastly improved with the proper acne dermatology treatment system with acne scar treatment at Ayana Clinic.
What kind of medication does a dermatologist use or recommend?
The type of medication used as treatment will depend on each case. A dermatologist may rely on topical treatments to apply to the skin. Different types perform actions such as cutting down on body oils or fighting bacteria on the skin. An over-the-counter treatment might help or the doctor might suggest a prescription option. The doctor may instead recommend oral medications, such as birth control or antibiotics, to control the breakouts when they are red and inflamed.
Are there non-medication options?
A dermatologist can also perform certain procedures to get pustules under control on the face and body. The doctor could do a drainage and extraction procedure to take care of a prominent acne cyst. Other options include light therapy, such as lasers, to cut down on bacteria or chemical peels for papules or blackheads. The doctor would determine whether topical medications or procedures would be best for each case of acne.
Cosmetic dermatology acne scar treatment must be custom tailored to each patient’s needs and lifestyle. A combination of home skin care regimens with office procedures is recommended. Patients have a number of excellent acne skin treatment options including microneedling with PRP. In some cases, an acne chemical peel can be recommended.