Acne Treatments

Acne is a very common skin condition that is mostly seen on the face, chest, shoulders and upper back. There are a variety of causes including genetics, fluctuating hormone levels, stress, high humidity and using oily or greasy personal care products. Acne commonly affects teenagers but can occur at any age.

Acne can be extremely distressing at any age. Acne can range from mild eruptions to severe forms like nodulocystic acne, hormonal acne, or adult acne, mask acne. It not only affects you physically but takes a huge toll on your mental and emotional health.

Do you feel that

Your acne makes you shy or embarrassed
The products you have tried have not worked.
Your acne is leaving scars or darkening your skin.

If you are looking to get your confidence and self-esteem back, consultation with a dermatologist is a must. Treatment can range from oral medications, topical treatments, peels, laser.
Acne scars are stubborn and difficult to treat. The scar once formed cannot be removed completely but the appearance of the scar can be improved to a greater extent.

What are acne scars and what are the available treatments ?

Acne scars are the direct consequence of an altered wound healing response to skin inflammation caused by acne. Severity of scarring is known to increase with long standing acne, hence early diagnosis and treatment of active acne is very important.

Depending on the type and severity of scar, skin type acne scar treatment can be planned.

Chemical peels are used to treat post acne hyperpigmentation and also improves appearance of superficial acne scars.
Microneedling for mild to moderate scars- this is done using dermarollers and dermapen.

Microneedling is a minimally invasive technique involving superficial and controlled puncturing of skin by miniature fine needles.
Microneedle radiofrequency fractional (MNRF)

MNRF is found to be effective in reducing atrophic acne scars and open pores. In addition to controlled penetration of needles, radiofrequency energy disrupts the dermal fibrotic strands and triggers collagen remodelling. MNRF requires 4-6 sessions for optimal results.
Ablative laser resurfacing

Fractional C02 and Er : YAG lasers are used and have higher efficacy in management of scars.
Subcision

This is a simple technique for the elevation of depressed scars by introducing the needle beneath the scar, which breaks the fibrous adhesions and lifts the scar. This is most useful in rolling scars.
Platelet rich plasma therapy

Platelet rich plasma therapy is used to treat atrophic scars by promoting formation of healthy collagen and skin growth factors.

Complete resolution of acne scars is rarely achieved. Combining different treatment, either sequentially or in the same session, has shown better results.