Acne treatment and Acne scar treatment
Consulting a dermatologist to discuss treatment options accordingly.
Acne is one of the common problems that 80% of people experience between the ages of 11 and 30 for various reasons. This means 80% of people have a possibility of having acne scars/dark spots or currently have active acne that requires treatment. Having untreated acne is not the best way because once treated in many cases acne does not come back.
At Tadawi Medical Center’s Dermatology Department, our team of dermatologists can assist you with your acne journey. We offer a wide range of treatments through technology and medication that have proven to be highly effective in eradicating acne and any effects it may have.
What are the causes of acne?
- Hormonal changes
Acne appears during puberty, before menstruation, and during pregnancy as a result of changes in hormone levels that stimulate the production of sebaceous glands.
- Accumulation of dirt
The use of cosmetics and skin care products that contain oils, which cause blocked pores, and not cleaning them well, leads to an accumulation of dirt and sebum such as comedones, whiteheads and blackheads under the skin.
- Some types of medications
All medications that contain male hormones and androgens cause acne, as do medications that contain lithium, corticosteroids, and epilepsy medications.
- Heredity
Acne is associated with genetic and hereditary factors; the possibility of acne appears with a family history of the disease.
- Stress and sleep disturbance
Going through psychological stress stimulates the production of stress hormones, such as cortisol, which in turn stimulates the sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum and cause pimples.
When does acne stop naturally?
Active hormonal acne appears at the beginning of adolescence, which is often between the ages of 14 and 17 for females and 16 and 19 for males. By the end of puberty, acne should start to calm down or subside.
It’s important during this phase to have a cleaning routine and to openly talk to adolescents as having acne can play a huge role in their confidence.
How long will acne scars take to fade?
Acne scar removal takes a relatively long time to heal completely or become less noticeable, but sometimes the scars are permanent if not treated correctly.
What are the 4 types of acne?
- Non-inflammatory acne
They are clogged white and blackheads on the surface of the skin. It does not cause skin swelling around it. It also improves and responds to the treatment used without a prescription.
- Inflammatory acne
Swollen pimples appear as a result of bacteria entering clogged pores, which causes inflammation in the inner layers of the skin and results in painful pimples that are difficult to get rid of.
- Cystic acne
It is the stage in which acne inflammation increases and a painful sebaceous cyst appears in the epidermis, which is divided into moderate and severe inflammation.
- Hormonal acne
One of the types of acne that appear is due to hormonal changes that occur in the person’s body and cause the appearance of hormonal pills accordingly.
When to see a dermatology doctor for acne?
- Failure to respond to topical over-the-counter medications and treatments.
- The situation worsens, and acne spreads widely on the skin.
- Noticing pain in the affected areas when pressed.
- The appearance of redness and signs of irritation and inflammation.
- The appearance of acne marks or dark spots on the skin.
What do dermatologists prescribe for acne?
- Medications to control acne
Acne treatment with prescription medications to reduce oil production and swelling and treat bacterial infections. It takes between four and eight weeks for its results to appear (e.g. Isotretinoin (Roaccutane / Accutane).
- Laser acne scar treatment
Erbium laser is used to treat the effects of pimples and side complications, and it takes a period ranging from a week to 3 months for results to appear.
- Hydrafacial treatment
A medical procedure that deeply cleanses, extracts and hydrates the skin utilizing super serums filled with antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid.
- Chemical peel
Chemical peeling is used to treat acne scars through deep, medium and light peeling to remove the upper layer of the skin and reduce the appearance of deep scars.
- Steroid injections
These injections help to get rid of severe and difficult acne. Large grains are injected to reduce inflammation, and their results appear after a period of weeks of injections.
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