Post acne scars are notoriously difficult to treat. Certain in-office treatments can help such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser and microneedling. Ideally, post acne scars should be prevented from forming in the first place with suitable medications such as antibiotics or isotretinoin. Ask also your pharmasists about an expert daily skincare such as the EFFACLAR range.
Mild acne on the body can be managed with the right dermocosmetic solutions. Gently cleanse skin twice daily with a foaming cleansing gel. Follow with daily skincare with active ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide and piroctone olamine. If these measures are not enough, see your dermatologist to ask about medical treatments such as retinoids, antibiotics and isotretinoin.
Although acne is a partially genetic condition (yes, you can blame your parents to a certain extent!), the right lifestyle adjustments along with an effective daily skincare routine can help reduce mild cases of acne. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.
In more severe cases, your dermatologist might advise you a combination of medication, and dermocosmetic solutions from the pharmacy once your acne-prone skin gets better. In all cases, the key to success is to stick to the treatment prescribed by your dermatologist, even if it doesn’t seem to work at first.
In this section, we’ll decode oily skin and acne, including hormonal acne, as well as reveal some of the lesser known acne triggers: Stress, UV and pollution. You will also find plenty of tips on how to care for your oily complexion (we’ll even tell you how to prevent spots before a big event) and how to take lasting action to help clear your acne-prone skin.
Before looking at the different types of acne we should first look at the physiopathology. The first sign of acne is generally oily skin with hyper sebaceous secretions, giving the appearance of slightly shiny skin and dilated pores. Then there is retention of the sebum with the appearance of comedos (blackheads) or small white cysts beneath the skin that are visible when the skin is stretched slightly. A bacterium called p. acnes is also causes inflammation of comedone lesions. Superficial lesions such as papules pustules or red pimples appear. Other deeper, more painful pimples called nodules indicate more severe acne. But all of these lesions are usually present at the same time forming a polymorphic acne. Acne treatments include conventional treatments such as antibiotic creams,Êretinoid creams and a number of drugs. Recent research data has shown some quite promising new treatments; light energies such asÊred and blue LEDs, some types of laser are, in my opinion, options that may prove excellent future treatments for acne. But the most important thing is to remember to use suitable cleansing and cosmetic products for these skin types.
Sun exposure appears to improve acne in the short-term but causes a rebound effect meaning pimples after the summer.
