Acne though not life-threatening can be a psychologically devastating disease. It affects both a young in the old and scarring can be a reminder for a lifetime. The best treatment for acne scars is prevention of the acne disease process. Unfortunately, even if you have survived without acne through the teenage years he can still get acne as an adult. In some cases, this acne can be even worse at the teenage forms of acne.
Acne treatments or lie on several facts. First, acne is not a disease related to how clean the face and body are. It is a disease process that only affects the face upper back and upper chest. Acne is related to over production of sebum and overgrowth of the bacteria p. acne. Both of these cause inflammation which then feeds the cycle. It is not well understood which process causes the other but it is well known that they both feet on each other.
The first step in treating acne is a good cleanser. Topical benzoyl peroxide is an over-the-counter product which is a good first start. Niacin based creams have been shown to be as effective as certain antibiotics at decreasing active acne. There are other options which can be undertaken before antibiotics need to be used. Antibiotics are often used which not only kill the bacteria which naturally occurring on the skin but also decrease inflammation.
Additional treatment such as laser resurfacing, photo dynamic therapy, and photo facial treatment has shown some efficacy at decreasing both active and chronic acne. These should be used as a part of a more involved treatment strategy.
Once acne scars have occurred, complete scar removal is not possible but scar improvement is a possibility. Treatments such as facial fat augmentation, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and subcision are some of the many treatments which have proven useful to improve acne scarring.
As with any medical condition, consultation with a physician is the first step to treating acne. In some cases, the acne can be due to underlying medical conditions which cause hormone abnormalities. In these cases, treating the underlying abnormality can often cure the acne. In cases where he does not respond to conservative measures, high doses of vitamin a can be prescribed which are often very successful. There are many complications including liver failure which are associated with this treatment and it must the undertaken under a physician's guidance.
Acne treatments or lie on several facts. First, acne is not a disease related to how clean the face and body are. It is a disease process that only affects the face upper back and upper chest. Acne is related to over production of sebum and overgrowth of the bacteria p. acne. Both of these cause inflammation which then feeds the cycle. It is not well understood which process causes the other but it is well known that they both feet on each other.
The first step in treating acne is a good cleanser. Topical benzoyl peroxide is an over-the-counter product which is a good first start. Niacin based creams have been shown to be as effective as certain antibiotics at decreasing active acne. There are other options which can be undertaken before antibiotics need to be used. Antibiotics are often used which not only kill the bacteria which naturally occurring on the skin but also decrease inflammation.
Additional treatment such as laser resurfacing, photo dynamic therapy, and photo facial treatment has shown some efficacy at decreasing both active and chronic acne. These should be used as a part of a more involved treatment strategy.
Once acne scars have occurred, complete scar removal is not possible but scar improvement is a possibility. Treatments such as facial fat augmentation, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and subcision are some of the many treatments which have proven useful to improve acne scarring.
As with any medical condition, consultation with a physician is the first step to treating acne. In some cases, the acne can be due to underlying medical conditions which cause hormone abnormalities. In these cases, treating the underlying abnormality can often cure the acne. In cases where he does not respond to conservative measures, high doses of vitamin a can be prescribed which are often very successful. There are many complications including liver failure which are associated with this treatment and it must the undertaken under a physician's guidance.
Dr. Verret is a facial plastic surgeon in the north Dallas suburb of Plano, TX. For more information about acne treatment and a acne scar treatment visit his website or call for a consultation 972.608.0100.
