Acne treatment
Opt for an effective treatment of spots to prevent long-lasting scars
In the milder forms of acne, involving clogged pores, cosmetic cleansing may be enough. In more severe cases, involving inflammation and pus-filled blisters, locally applied anti-inflammatory drugs may be required.
These may be in the form of a paste, with a soothing effect, applied directly onto the infection. The antibacterial solutions and ointments reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in the skin, while exfoliating scrubs normalise the pilary canals of the sebaceous glands and reduce the development of spots. Occasionally, these treatments may be supplemented with short-term courses of anti-biotics.
Some orally administered drugs may favourably influence the development of severe forms of acne. Male sex hormones boost sebum production and their effect can be reduced with products which impede the impacts of these hormones in women and, on application, decrease sebum production and the development of clogged pores (spots); in addition to having a safe contraceptive effect.
Another option is to use an A-vitamin derivative known as retinoid, which reduces sebum secretion, normalises the increased cornification caused by the pilary canal and also has an anti-inflammatory effect. It may be applied to both men and women but assumes strict and regular medical control and safe contraception in the case of women. While in use, the protection of the skin against mechanical impacts decreases; which must be taken into account in cosmetic treatment.
Protection against light is important and you will not be able to sunbathe or visit the solarium during the course of the treatment. During internal retinoid treatment, patients are better able to cope with any discomfort with a suitable home skin care kit. Use tonic, cleansing milk or gel with no, or minimal, alcohol content to clean your face. Use a moisturing facial cream containing oils useful to the skin (e.g., borage oil, ceramide) to maintain its hydration. If your face has severe spotting, you will need multiple, gentle deep-cleansing treatments at the beginning of the drug therapy.
Both products should be used in a full course, over an extended period. Regular laboratory tests and simultaneously applied external and cosmetic treatments are important.
The external and drug treatment of acne may be combined with light therapy. BlueBBL.