Acne Treatment in Delhi

Acne, or acne vulgaris, is one of the most common medical skin problems that most often develops in oily areas of the face, upper back, chest, and shoulders. It is the clogging of pores or plugging of hair follicles.

Acne breakouts can be mild, non-inflammatory skin lesions like blackheads (open comedones) and whiteheads (closed comedones), moderate, like inflammatory papules and pustules, or severe, like nodules and cysts that could cause scarring.

Acne, in general, is the clogging of pores or the plugging of hair follicles. When clogging is caused by excess sebum (natural skin oil), skin cell debris, and impurities/dirt, the result is comedones. But, if bacteria that naturally reside on the skin also overgrow and clog the pores, the result is inflammatory acne breakouts- the papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.

The potential triggers for acne breakouts include:

• Picking at the skin
• Hormonal fluctuations
• Certain medications
• Tight clothing or headgear
• Poor diet or excess of sugary/salty/oily/processed foods intake
• Persistent exposure to toxins and high humidity
• Use of greasy products or routine contact with oils/grease
• Excessive stress- the cortisol hormone that induces sebum production.

Mild acne forms can be best treated by the use of:

• Benzoyl peroxide- It kills acne-causing bacteria while lessening inflammation.
• Salicylic acid- It exfoliates the skin, unplugs the pores of its sebum.
• Retin-oids- It increases skin cell turnover, thus preventing cell debris build-up.
• Topical antibiotics- They inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria and reduce under-skin inflammation.

Severe acne forms can be treated by:

• Chemical peels- The use of exfoliating acid solutions, as per the depth of acne/clogging of pores. It helps clear pores and refines texture.
• Light/laser treatments- Blue/red light or laser light can generate enough heat to kill acne-causing bacteria, shrink sebaceous glands, reduce sebum production, and further re-texture the skin with collagen and elastin.
• Corticosteroid injections- These work for large, painful cysts by reducing inflammation and avoiding scarring.

• Keep the skin clean by using a gentle cleanser twice daily with normal or lukewarm water. Do not keep the makeup overnight
• Maintain a healthy diet, active lifestyle, proper hydration, well-rested sleep, and stress-free routine
• Try natural remedies that have anti-bacterial effects or help remove extra oil from the pores
• Maintain the skin’s moisture without letting heavy moisturisers clog the pores
• Use only non-comedogenic makeup, sunscreen, and other skincare products
• Keep dirty hands off the acne. Avoid picking, scratching, or rubbing affected skin
• Post workouts, make sure to shower and cleanse the face and body
• See a dermatologist for acne and its scars treatment.