Acne leaves a hyperpigmentation black spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentations). It can take time and requires consistent care.
Know more about:-
1.Types of acne.
2. Different forms of acne.
3.Neonatal Apne and Infantile acne.
4.Pathophysiology of acne.
Little evidence supports link between the Diet and acne.
A rule of thumb: people should be advised to avoid any particular food that seems to exacerbate their acne.
Excessive scrubbing in attempt to open blocked pores may exacerbate rather than improve acne
- Cleansing of Skin (avoid abrasive producs).
- Staying well-hydrated
- Minimizing Exacerbating factors
- Physical treatment with acrylate glue-based strips (help in extraction of impacted comedones) – better alternatives to picking acne that may result in scarring)
- Pharmacologic Therapy
Before diving into specific skincare products, it’s essential to remember that consistency is the cornerstone of any effective routine. While choosing the right cleansers, moisturizers, and other products for your skin type is crucial, maintaining a daily skincare regimen is equally important. Stick with it—consistency makes all the difference!
When Self-treatment of acne It is important to understand that acne can be controlled but not cured!
Treatment of non-inflammatory acne: pharmacologic drugs + non-pharmacologic measures.
Self treatment is appropriate only for grade I acne (i.e. noninflammatory acne of mild to moderate severity), presenting with open or closed comedones.
Cleansing of Skin (avoid abrasive producs)
For Post-Acne spots, the last thing you want to do is irritate spots skin with harsh cleansing. Be sure to reach for a gentle formula. Try a products like the Acne Control Cleanser/ Gel/ Facewash, which is made especially for those with acne-prone skin and formulated with 2% salicylic acid to clear acne and reduce blackheads.
Staying well-hydrated
Hydration needs for acne to clear off its impurities and It promotes natural healing of the skin. Make sure you apply Moisturiser cream to avoid from external dryness.
Minimizing Exacerbating factors
Several factors are known to exacerbate existing acne or cause periodic flare-ups of acne in some patients.
Some may have control over, while others not (e.g. heredity).
Factors includes:
Environmental factors
High humidity environment or prolonged sweating and occlusive clothing, exposure to dirt, vaporized cooking oils.
Hormonal factors
Mainly with women with acne experience a pre-menstrual flare-up of symptoms, often associated with ovulation or pregnancy. While Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) with high androgenic progestin are implicated in the production of acne.
See detailed article Hormonal factors
Cosmetic use
Know as Acne cosmetica: It is mild form of acne on the face, cheek and chin. It occurs as a result of using oil-based products on the skin that leads to occlusion of the pilo-sebaceous unit of skin. Oil-based cosmetics may exacerbate acne or even induce it.
Moisturizers or tanning oils may contain comedogenic oils (e.g. lanolin, mineral oil, cocoa butter)
Emotional Factors
Severe or prolonged periods of stress may exacerbate acne. However they cannot induce acne. It’s Mechanism is unknown.
Physical factors
rritation and friction (acne mechanica): may increase symptoms of acne. E.g. occlusive clothing, headbands, helmets, resting chin or cheek on hand etc
Medication use
P I M P L E S : Phenytoin Isoniazid Moisturizers
Phenobarbital Lithium Ethionamide Steroids
Pharmacologic Therapy
Take any medication only under supervision of your dermatologist.
1-Tazarotene
2-Adapaleneadapalene 0.1% gel
3-Tretinoin
If needed your doctor may add Antibiotics- Tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline-erythromycin-Clindamycin