ACNE TREATMENT
ACNE TREATMENT
Acne, is raised formations on the surface of the skin. They can be red as well as white in color. It is the biggest problem especially for teenagers. It is often seen in adolescents due to excessive hormonal changes. The unpleasant appearance of acne at this age also affects individuals psychologically. Acne formation can occur not only from hormonal changes, but also from changes in the oil balance in the body due to dietary changes. Nowadays, it has become a problem that is often consulted to a doctor due to the unpleasant image it creates.
What Are the Symptoms of Acne?
- Presence of black spots
- White-tipped formations
- Small surface raised redness
- Sometimes painful swelling that can be felt under the skin
- Formation of pus due to inflammation
How to Treat Acne?
First of all, the cause of acne formation must be found. A treatment is applied according to the cause of acne. Treatment is performed using retinoid cream, topical cream and antibiotics. Peeling, facial tonics and facial cleansing gels, which are deemed appropriate by the doctor’s recommendation, are also used. Apart from these, the eating habits are corrected. By arranging a personalized nutrition program, it is ensured that some foods that cause acne formation are avoided.
Apart from basic applications, acne treatment can also be performed with surgical applications if deemed necessary. Acne formation is prevented by surgical methods such as steroid injection. Today, acne treatment is carried out with photodynamic and phototherapy methods with the developing technology.
What are the Causes of Acne Formation on the Body?
- Being in adolescence
- Hormone changes
- Stress
- Unhealthy eating
- Frequent consumption of foods high in fat and sugar
- Genetic factors
- Environmental Factors
- Unclean skin
- Extreme oily skin type
- Lots of black spots
- Use of cosmetic products that are not suitable for the skin
- Poor quality care products taken without knowing the doctor’s advice
- Some drugs
Is Acne Permanent?
If the doctor’s recommendations are followed and the drugs and creams given are used regularly without interruption, acne is greatly improved. However, if the acne is tried to be squeezed and the hands are constantly intervened, if the given drugs are not used regularly, if the doctor’s checks are interrupted, even if the acne heals, the scar remains permanently.
What Can Be Done to Prevent?
- Acne should never be squeezed or popped.
- Plenty of water should be consumed.
- The area with acne should not be tried to be covered by using cosmetic products.
- Stress should be avoided.
- Get a good night’s sleep.
- Regular exercise should be done. Thus, not only the formation of acne is prevented, but also a useful application for your general health.
- The environment should be ventilated in between. It should not be too much in airless places.
- Hands should be kept away from the face and acne as much as possible. Playing with acne unnoticed should be prevented.
- Face should be washed and cleaned at least twice a day.
- Bathing should be done several times a week and the hair should be cleaned well.
- Personalized face towel should be used and the towel should be changed frequently.
- No smoking.
- Skin care products such as creams and cleansing gels recommended by your doctor should be used regularly.
- You should go to the doctor’s control at regular intervals.
