How is acne treated?

Acne can be clinically mild, moderate or severe. When applying acne treatment, factors such as the severity of the disease, the age of the patient, the psychological state of being affected, and the response to any treatment received in the past are evaluated. The patient is questioned about the possibility of hormonal acne and hormone tests are requested if necessary. As a result of all these, a treatment plan is made. Whether it is oral pill treatment or local treatment, follow-up is continued for an average of 4-6 months. Treatment can be supported with dermocosmetic products. It is difficult to get an answer with the use of these products alone. Because acne is an inflammatory disease of the pilasebase unit and it is appropriate to use the treatments recommended by the doctor first. An additional diet is not recommended for patients, but a warning is made that thick make-up, inappropriate moisturizers, excessive sweating and sun rays may increase it.

A significant portion of acne lesions can heal without creating a blemish or permanent scar. However, some deeply localized acne may leave permanent scars. Squeezing and playing with acne increases the likelihood of scarring. The risk of scarring can be reduced with early treatment. Microneedling can be added to the treatment for those at risk of scarring or for scars in the form of pink-brown spots. Again, in cases of open and closed comedones, performing various peelings before or during treatment may shorten the healing process. In patients with many closed comedones (small white bumps), the top of the comedone can be opened with small needle cautery.

The methods we use for acne scars vary depending on the depth of the scar, its prevalence, and the skin color of the patient. It is decided together which one is suitable for the patient. Needle radiofrequency and fractional lasers are the methods we frequently use.

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Acne Scar Treatment

Acne is a skin disease that is frequently encountered during adolescence and heals by leaving scars on the face. Patients with active acne should first receive acne-drying medical treatments with creams or oral medications. Despite appropriate treatment, in some people, acne heals, leaving scars in the form of spots, redness, pits or bumps on the face, neck and back.
When choosing a treatment, the person’s skin structure and the depth of the scars are evaluated and the most appropriate treatment option for the patient, how many sessions and at what intervals will be applied, is determined by the physician.

Some acne scars are in the form of dark spots or red spots, while spot lasers and vascular lasers are more effective in treating these scars; Morpheus 8 gold needle and fractional laser allow us to achieve much more successful results in sunken scars.

Increase in oil production

Active oil production is necessary for the formation of acne. During puberty, as a result of excessive stimulation of the male hormone (androgen), the sebaceous glands enlarge and there is an increase in oil production. People with acne have oilier skin types than normal people. Some hormones that cause excessive oil production can also cause problems such as hair growth and menstrual irregularity in girls or female patients.

Increased stickiness in the hair follicle

In patients with acne, hair follicle cells increase and may cause blockage. This is how acne types clinically called blackheads (open comedones) and whiteheads (closed comedones) occur.

Microbial factors on the skin

The accumulation of some microbes in the hair follicle causes acne formation. The most important of these microbes is known as Propionibacterium acnes. Others are staphyloccus epidermidis and Pityrosporum ovale.

Inflammation

Some substances released from acne-causing bacteria cause an inflammatory reaction. This event causes the acne to appear red, swollen, cystic and painful.

Who Gets Acne?

It is especially common during adolescence. It occurs between the ages of 11-16 in girls and between the ages of 14-18 in boys. It can be seen at any age except adolescence. Stress, sunlight, cosmetic products, some medications (such as cortisone, B vitamins), and menstrual periods in women can cause acne formation.

When Should Acne Be Treated?

Acne must be treated regardless of its clinical appearance and at all ages. If black spots and white tiny bumps are treated during the period, it is possible to heal without any scars. Inflamed acne should be treated immediately without wasting time. Because the risk of scarring is very high in this type of acne.

What Happens If Acne Is Not Treated?

If acne is left untreated, there is a high risk of scarring. If not treated early, they can turn into large inflamed pimples. These large, cystic, inflamed pimples may leave scars as they heal. Acne scars may appear as small pits or raised bumps on the skin. This image is quite disturbing in terms of cosmetic appearance.

How to Treat Acne?

The most important point in treatment is the age of the patient, the shape and distribution of the acne. If you have early acne problems such as blackheads and whiteheads, acne creams and lotions that peel and dry the skin may be sufficient. However, if the acne is inflamed, antibiotic creams should be added to the treatment.

If acne has spread to the body and back other than the face, or if inflamed acne has turned into cystic acne, creams will not be sufficient, oral antibiotics or special vitamin A medications should be given. If acne problems are sometimes accompanied by problems such as menstrual irregularities and hair growth, birth control pills can be used in the treatment.

Some cosmetic products that support acne treatment should be chosen carefully. It is important to use cleansers, moisturizers and make-up products suitable for the person’s skin type and are complementary elements of the treatment.

Will acne appear again after treatment?

Acne may appear again after being treated. What is important is the person’s skin type. Acne is more common in people with oily skin type. Therefore, it is important to use cosmetics and care products suitable for your skin type after treatment. Appropriate medical cosmetic products that regulate the oil balance of the skin can reduce the risk of acne.

What should be done to prevent acne?

The most important point is to consult a dermatologist and determine your skin type. A dermatologist can recommend medical cosmetic products suitable for your skin type.

The first way to prevent acne breakouts is to clean the skin well. Sleeping with make-up and using thick powders and foundations can increase acne formation. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the skin well.

The second stage is the use of the right moisturizing product. Acne-prone skin is usually oily and it is thought that it does not need moisturizing. But oily skin also needs proper moisturization. Especially water-based products should be preferred.

In the third stage, maintenance should be done intermittently to reduce acne formation. Appropriate peeling agents should be used in the care of oily skin. These agents reduce the formation of acne by maintaining the oil balance of the skin.

Is it right to squeeze pimples?

Squeezing pimples is definitely not the right thing to do. In this way, it is possible to cause acne to grow. You will prolong the healing time of the acne that would be resolved with a simple treatment and may cause scarring. Acne squeezing performed without complying with cleaning conditions may cause microbial infections on the skin.