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Acne is a disease that affects hair follicles and oil glands under the skin. It can cause pimples, and in severe cases can lead to scarring. It’s most common in teenagers and young adults going through hormonal changes, but can occur at any age.
서면피부과Washing the face twice daily with a mild cleanser is important to prevent acne. Also, choose skin products that are labeled “noncomedogenic.”
Topical medications
Acne is a common problem for many people. It can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. OTC acne treatments are washes, gels or creams that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. These substances help to keep skin oil levels balanced and reduce inflammation from red pimples.
A dermatologist may recommend stronger OTC or prescription medications for more severe acne. Prescription acne treatments include tretinoin, which is related to vitamin A, and clindamycin. These medicines can clear pores and prevent bacterial infections that cause red, painful pimples. They are usually used in combination with over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide products.
Your dermatologist may also recommend a topical medication called clascoterone, which improves acne by blocking some of the effects of hormones in the body that contribute to acne. This medicine is available as a gel and is applied to the skin twice daily. It can make your skin sensitive to sunlight, so sunscreen should be worn when using it. It can also make oral contraceptive pills less effective.
Another topical treatment for acne is adapalene, a topical medication that can be used to reduce blackheads and whiteheads by preventing them from growing. It is a type of retinoid. It can increase your sensitivity to the sun and may cause dry skin, so you should use sunscreen when using it.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics can be very effective as a treatment for acne. They are especially useful for people with severe acne, or for whom topical treatments have not been effective. 서면피부과 However, antibiotics should only be used as a last resort. In many cases, it is better to treat the underlying cause of the problem instead.
Oral antibiotics work to reduce the bacteria in your skin that cause acne by inhibiting their growth. In addition, they can help to decrease the amount of sebum produced by your body.
Most dermatologists prescribe antibiotics for acne. They have been a mainstay of treatment for over 50 years and are generally well-tolerated. They are used most often with a topical retinoid or benzoyl peroxide to enhance their efficacy. Oral antibiotics are most commonly prescribed for six months or longer, and you may have to return to the doctor for regular checkups.
There are a number of different types of oral antibiotics that can be used to treat acne, including clindamycin, minocycline and tetracycline. Dermatologists most often prescribe tetracycline, as it is highly effective and less likely to cause side effects such as irritation of the skin or changes to the gut microbiome.
It is important to always follow your doctor’s instructions when taking oral antibiotics. Using antibiotics without a prescription can be dangerous and will not improve your acne. If you are considering using them, talk to your GP or a skin specialist first.
Subscision
Subcision is a minor in-office surgical procedure that is an ideal treatment for acne scars. It involves inserting a needle into your skin to break the fibrous connective tissue that tethers your acne scar to the underlying skin. This allows your skin to rise and diminish the appearance of the scar. In addition to subcision, Qazi Cosmetic Clinic also offers other treatments for acne scars including microneedling with platelet rich plasma and laser resurfacing.
At your consultation, Dr Hussein will examine your acne scarring and identify what type of scar you have. He will then recommend the best method of reducing your acne scarring. If he feels that subcision is appropriate, he will explain what it entails and the results you can expect.
This is an in-office based procedure performed under local anaesthesia. It is effective for depressed acne scars such as rolling scars, shallow boxcar scars, and ice pick scars. It is not recommended for deep ice pick or boxcar scars. It can be combined with other treatment options, including dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and microneedling.
During the subcision procedure, a nokor needle or cannula is used to puncture the skin surface. The sharp edge of the needle breaks up the fibrotic stands of scar tissue that tether the top layers of the skin to the underlying tissue. This allows the skin to produce new collagen and heal with a smoother texture. The results from the procedure begin to become apparent shortly after treatment and continue to improve as the scar tissue re-grows.
Surgery
The word surgery evokes images of being wheeled into a surgical room while an anesthesiologist puts you to sleep and surgeons perform invasive procedures. However, acne surgery involves less invasive procedures that are performed in a dermatologist’s office and often include extractions or excisions of blackheads, whiteheads, milia and cysts. These are usually a part of your treatment plan when the first line of treatment isn’t working or you want a quick fix for a special occasion.
During extractions, the skin is cleansed and steam may be used to soften the clogged pores that cause whiteheads and blackheads. A small sterile instrument is then used to open the clogged pore and remove the contents of each blemish. Extractions are most effective when done on a regular basis. This procedure also helps to reduce the appearance of acne scars by removing the thick, dense material that is underneath these scars.
Other surgical techniques that can help improve the appearance of acne scarring include subcision (a small needle is used to break up the scar tissue underneath rolling scars) and punch excision (where a very small instrument is surgically cut out ice pick scars). Another technique, chemical peels, uses a solution to remove the top layer of the skin and can make deeper scars less noticeable. Finally, a series of injections with medicinal steroids (sometimes called cortisone) can be used to shrink inflamed raised scars called hypertrophic or keloid scars.