Acne; It is an inflammatory disease of the hair-fat unit, which tends to settle primarily on the face, back, arms and hips.
How Does Acne Show Itself?
The classic type of “acne vulgaris” with redness and inflammation.
A type of “comedonal acne” in the form of black and skin-colored spots only.
The “nodulo-cystic” type, characterized by palpable hardness and tenderness under the skin.
Treatment
Before starting acne treatment, whether the patient has a systemic disease, hormonal problems, drug use is questioned and tests are done. According to the identified problem, priority is the treatment for the underlying problem, if there is no problem; With appropriate and long-term treatment and follow-up, success is assured in every patient.
In mild acne, success can be achieved with washing with suitable cleansers, skin care, peeling and only local treatments. In cases where inflammatory acne, which we call moderate, accompanies the event; skin care, cleansers, peelings, oral acne medications and local creams are recommended.
Severe acne; In the type with both inflammatory and cystic lesions, oral vitamin A acid tablets, creams, skin care, cleansers, peelings, laser treatments, Plexr treatment can be performed.
How are acne scars formed and what is done in the treatment?
Acne scars are usually severe in those who have severe acne and remain untreated, and those who constantly bump their acne, as a result of deepening of the infection and causing damage, and sometimes even after treatment, scars may remain. In treatment; If acne and scar are together, both acne and scar treatment can be started together.
The main treatments used in the treatment of acne scars are;
Peels.
Dermatherapy (dermaroller).
Fractional lasers.
Spot lasers (for post-acne spots).
PRP.
These treatments can be combined among themselves according to the patient. Treatment should be carried out by a dermatologist and the doctor’s instructions should be followed.
