Acne

Causes of Acne -

• Excess oil production (sebum)
• Clogged hair follicles
• Bacteria buildup
• Hormonal changes
• Certain medications
• Stress
• Pollution
• Genetics

Types of Acne –

• Whiteheads – These are closed comedones and appear as small flesh-colored bumps with white center.
• Blackheads – These are open comedones and appear as dark spots on the surface of the skin due to oxidation of sebum & dead skin cells.
• Papules – These are inflamed lesions and appear as red bumps on the skin.
• Pustules – These are inflamed lesions filled with pus and appear as red bumps with a yellow center.
• Nodular – These are large, solid, painful lesions deep in the skin.
• Cystic – Severe pus-filled lesions deep in the skin & have a high risk of scarring.

Treatment –

• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Laser therapy
• Medications
• Avoiding irritants

ACNE SCARS

Types –

• Ice-pick scars
• Boxcar scars
• Rolling scars
• Hypertrophic (keloid) scars
• Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Treatment -

The acne scars can be treated through collagen induction with the help of different procedures. Such as –

• Chemical peels
• Dermabrasion
• Microneedling
• Laser therapy
• Subcision
• Punch excision
• PRP/GFC
• Dermal fillers
• Dermal grafting