WHAT IS ACNE AND ITS TREATMENTS
WHAT IS ACNE
A N D I T S T R E A T M E N T S
WHAT IS ACNE
AND ITS TREATMENTS
Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous glands (glands that secrete oil) which become plugged due to oil and dead skin cells. This will further lead to blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples. This problem affects people of all ages and was most common in teenagers but now has shown an increase n the older age groups and is known as adult onset acne.
WHAT IS ACNE AND ITS TREATMENTS
SYMPTOMS
Whiteheads Blackheads
Small red, tender bumps
Large and painful lumps beneath the skin
Painful and pus-filled lumps present beneath the skin
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The signs and symptoms of the acne will be different according to the s
The signs and symptoms of the acne will be differentaccording to the severity of the condi on:
IF YOU WANT TO CURE YOUR ACNE, THEN A PROFESSIONAL DERMATOLOGIST IS YOUR BEST OPTION.
Controlling acne is important for the following reasons.
• To prevent scars that form a erwards
• To prevent damage to skin and Post Inflammatory Hyper pigmenta on In the latest acne treatments at Signature Aesthe cs we follow evidence based medicine protocols that are backed up by scien fic protocols. We have three main objec ves.
1. To Shrink the enlarged gland
2. To decease the oil produc on and dry the gland
3. To temporary put the overac ve gland to sleep to allow the skin and gland to recover and return to normal ac vity.
This involves a combina on of oral and topical therapies as well as Advanced an Acne Laser Therapy and Meso Perfusion of Acne stabilizing agents
TREATMENT- EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW
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SOME OF THE ORAL MEDICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS
• An bio cs: If a person has moderate to severe acne, then you can use oral an bio cs for reducing the bacteria growth and inflamma on. Oral an bio cs are only used for a short me to prevent an bio c resistance.
• Isotre noin: It is a powerful drug for those who are suffering from severe acne that can't be treated with other products. It is important to note that oral isotre noin is an effec ve agent but there are significant side effects. These include depression, suicide, ulcera ve coli s, and erec le dysfunc on to name a few. Due to these poten al side effects, the doctor has to closely monitor the pa ent before doing the treatment with the product.
• An -Androgen Agents: The drug spironolactone might be considered for women and adolescent girls if oral an bio cs will not work. It will work by blocking the effect of androgen hormones on the sebaceous glands. Some of the possible effects will include painful periods and breast tenderness.
• Combined Oral Contracep ves: FDA has approved four combined oral contracep ves for acne therapy in women who want to use them for contracep on. Some of the common side effects of the drugs will be breast
ORAL MEDICATIONS
SOME OF THE COMMON TOPICAL MEDICATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW
Re noids: These are available in the form of cream, gel, and lo ons. This derived from vitamin A and also include tre noin, tazarotene, and adapalene. This medica on is applied in the evening. At the start, you have to apply it three mes a week. Once your skin becomes used to it, then it will prevent the plugging of the hair follicles.
An bio cs: These will work by killing the excessive skin bacteria and will reduce the redness on the skin. In the star ng months of treatment, you will use re noid and an bio c. An bio cs will be used in the morning and the re noid will be used in the evening. Note that an bio cs are used with benzoyl peroxide for reducing the likelihood of developing an bio c resistance. For instance, clindamycin combines with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, Acanya) and erythromycin combines with benzoyl peroxide (Benzamycin)
Note: Remember that the topical an bio cs are not recommended alone.
TOPICAL MEDICATIONS
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Laser Therapy: This involves the use of very specific lasers and laser wavelengths which are aimed at regula ng the enlarged hyperac ve sebaceous glands. These are not the lasers used for acne scar resurfacing and are used for different purposes. The evidence from recent studies over a 5 year period show results that last up to 5 years in controlling ac ve acne.
Light Therapy: Light at specific wavelengths is also being used to treat acne. There is no down me when going for light therapy and is an instant treatment for acne and skin rejuvena on. It can be combined with other therapies to get the be er results.
Mesotherapy: Mesotherapy crea on of micro tunnels within the skin that will allow the serum to be applied on the skin for deeper penetra on for the treatment.
Mesoperfusion is an even further advanced procedure which allows the penetra on of sebaceous gland regula ng ac vity into the skin. This delivers products to the root of the problem and gives a 50 mes greater response than topical medica on.
ADVANCED THERAPIES FOR ACNE
At Signature Aesthe cs, the team of professional skin specialists is always ready to help you. They will thoroughly examine your skin a er a skin analysis scan and then Based on proven scien fic research based treatments
will personally tailor an individual treatment programme for your condi on.
We take full responsibility for the treatments we deliver and the expected results and will always endeavor to provide you with a solu on.
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