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| Acne (Pimples) |
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| What is Acne |
| Acne is a very common condition which troubles many people both males as well as females in early adolescent age. In this condition the oil glands become unusually sensitive to the normal complement of hormones. Although acne can occur at any age, it is frequently associated with the teenage years when the skin tends to be hypersensitive to normal hormone levels. |
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| How Acne Occurs |
| Acne can vary in severity in different individuals. Small prickly heat kind of lesions are the milder form .More severe variety develop when oil glands attempt to push the thick, buttery oil through tiny pore openings. The oil contains irritating substances that backfire into the surrounding tissue creating a mosaic of papules (red bumps), pustules, cysts, and blackheads. Subsequent scarring may ensue from damage to the skin’s underlying architectural framework. Damage from severe acne to the architectural building blocks of the skin may actually make the skin susceptible to premature biological aging. For example, deep creases may appear between the nose and the corner of the mouth in the early twenties rather than in the forties. |
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| Treatment of Acute Acne |
Active acne can be devastating. In its aftermath, the acne prone person may be left physically and psychologically scarred. The key is prevention and early intervention through the help of a skin specialist. A variety of topical medications, which are applied directly to the skin, may suffice for mild acne. More aggressive acne, however, may require systemic medications such as Doxycycline, a potent yet low risk antibiotic. This is taken by mouth in the form of a capsule once a day under medical supervision. Such medications may be combined with regular treatments of ultraviolet light therapy, and liquid nitrogen sprays. When acne is resistant to all other forms of treatment, a medication known as Isotertinoin may be required. This derivative of vitamin A is a very potent medication which has some side effects, so the decision to use it is weighed carefully by the doctor in consultation with the patient.
Our treatment protocol for Acute acne involves use of Retinol based substances ,Spongilla treatment as well as use of Blue light lasers to cure this problem permanently. |
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| Treatment for Acne scarring |
| Once acne scarring has occurred, a variety of resurfacing techniques, as well as Filler implant therapy can be used to improve the appearance of the damaged skin. We use latest Fraxel Erbium laser for treatment of acne scarring in our clinic .This laser is non ablative and works on enhancing collagen production in the deeper layers of skin. It spares superficial layers of the skin so there are no side effects like hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation. |
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