Acne Treatment

Acne is a skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in our skin gets blocked with sebum and dead skin cells. It is common in teenagers and adolescents, it is non-infectious. It can, however lead to blackheads on the skin or inflamed red spots on the skin.
It could be caused by increased sebum production, proliferation of bacteria, accumulation of dead skin cells and inflammation. The major factors which lead to acne include hormonal imbalance, genetic conditions, improper diet, stress and alcohol.
Acne leads to multiple complications like hyper pigmentation (dark spots on the skin), erythema (pink or red discoloration of the skin) and scars.

Early intervention or prevention of reduction of bacterial count and production of sebum is the paramount.
With the right diet and lifestyle habits, acne can be kept under control.
A customised treatment plan involving the treatment of acute acne and long-term maintenance should be advised.
Oral medications: Antibiotics, Hormonal Therapy, Anti-Oxidants.
Topical medication : anti-inflammatory creams, antibacterial creams, skin lightening creams.
Clinique treatments : Comedone extraction, Anti-acne
Hydra facial, Chemical Peels, Intralesional corticosteroid injections for acne cysts