Acne/Pimple - All You Must Know!

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This is Dr. Rahul Shetty, the consultant dermatologist. So, today we will be talking about acne, its various grades, the treatment and the preventive measures. So, acne usually called as pimple has a certain number of grades to it, we have grade one acne which usually presents as whiteheads or blackheads on the face what we call as comedones to grade four acne which usually presents as larger, bigger boils which are usually called as a noddle or cystic acne. So depending on the grade of acne, the treatment varies from person to person, which depends on the dermatologist treating you. Now, if you present to a dermatologist,the treatment modality is differ, in between becoming a medical treatment or a treatment which are usually done in the clinic. Now medical treatment usually involves certain creams, lotions, and certain tablets. Cream, lotion depends on the grade of acne as well as the tablets usually include oral supplements such as vitamin A supplements as well as the anti-biotic. So, the skin regimen usually involves certain components such as a foaming face wash with salicylic acid which helps you in removing the oiliness as well as exfoliating your face. After that mild moisturization should be applied which helps in sealing the pores as well as providing hydration to the skin. This has to be followed by a very light sunscreen with a proper SPF to protect your skin from the sun because acne can leave behind marks as well on your face and this can become unsightly as you go along the treatment. Lastly, a night cream usually involves a retinol based cream, it usually involves an antibiotic combination such as benzoyl peroxide or clindamycin to treat the infection which is usually associated with pimples. These can be combined with oral supplements as mentioned earlier such as vitamin E supplements, which helps in turning over the skin quickly, exfoliating the skin as well as the closing of the open pores. These can be combined with oral antibiotics, if the infection is left unchecked. So, usually, a dermatologist can also recommend certain treatments that can be done in the clinic such as chemical peeling, a chemical peeling helps in exfoliating the skin, lightening the marks by acne and also helps in tightening the skin. So, sometimes the pits left by the acne usually called as acne scars also become lesser and lesser visible. If acne scars are present that is usually the pits on the face, then you can go for certain other treatments such as derma rolling, you can go for micro-needling radiofrequency or certain other lasers can be used to help resurface the skin. Lastly, we have the preventive measures, preventive measures usually involve having a well-balanced diet and good night’s sleep, avoid popping the pimple, so that it can not leave behind any marks or spots, and consulting a dermatologist at the earliest. I have to summarise acne is and adolescent problem but can occur in adults as well. It should always be treated by a dermatologist so that you get the best results possible, it can have a high recurrence rate as it can come back again and again but consulting a dermatologist and getting it treated is the way forward. I hope you guys understood all about acne, the various modalities of acne and treatments and more. For further queries, you can catch me on lybrate.com.

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