When treating acne, every procedure will vary according to your skin. Acne may leave scars on your face. Consulting your dermatologist at the early stages of your skin breakouts can prevent future scarring on your skin.
Skincare is not as complicated as many people think. With the right products and a skin specialist, you can have radiant and acne-free skin. These breakouts can appear on your chest, face, neck, or back and interfere with your self-confidence, moods, and they can also be painful.
Use of Toothpaste
Applying toothpaste on your pimple does not treat where the acne is forming. It takes about 2 months for it to develop. Toothpaste only blocks the pores from opening.
Long Hours in The Sun
Sitting in the sun for extended periods decreases your skin immunity. Too much sunlight increases the production of sebum, which may lead to increased acne production. It may also cause other forms of skin defects, such as skin cancer.
Cleaning Your Face
Most people believe that washing your face a few times a day will prevent acne formation. Acne is caused by various factors such as hormonal imbalance, stress, and genes. Washing your face only removes bacteria. Treating acne from its source is the most effective method.
A treatment solution for your skin depends on the acne condition. It could range from mild, moderate to inflammatory acne. Mild acne comprises of black and white heads, but with moderate acne, the pimples are more pronounced. Inflammatory acne is more extensive, painful, and filled with pus.
Before the treatment, our dermatologists at Marta Recansen’s MediSpa examine your type of acne.
Mild Acne
One can use over counter drugs to treat the condition. You can also seek help from your dermatologist. Management options include the use of creams, soaps, and lotions used on the skin. While choosing over the counter drugs, select those that go with your skin type.
For those with sensitive skin, avoid alcohol-based products on dry skin. However, they are good for oily skin. Other ingredients to watch out for include the following:
When using these products, avoid those that irritate your skin. It’s advisable you start with less concentrated products before moving up to stronger ones. Check for any side effects that may occur, and visit your dermatologist if they become serious.
Moderate and Severe Acne
These types of acne have to be treated by a dermatologist. They may prescribe stronger over counter drugs or perform other treatment procedures. Some of these procedures are as follows,
Antibiotics Prescription
They are usually prescribed for about six months. The antibiotics used are oral, and they decrease inflammation and prevent bacteria growth. As the acne reduces, the dosage also has to be reduced. If the first prescription proves not to be effective, another antibiotic is introduced.
Topical Antimicrobials
They include topical retinoids, which are removed from Vitamin A. Topical antimicrobials open up the skin pores and stop the development of whiteheads and blackheads. Some of the retinoids that are usually prescribed include tretinoins, adapalene, and tazarotene.
Oral Contraceptives
They help by restraining the over-reactive gland. Before settling for this treatment, visit your gynecologist for examination. Women who have records of migraines, smoking habits, are above 35 years or have a blood clot disorder are advised not to use this treatment.
Corticosteroid Injection
This method is used mostly when the acne becomes inflamed to the point of rapturing, such that it may cause scarring. This may be treated by injecting diluted corticosteroid. It stops scarring and speeds up the healing process.