Acne

Acne occurs when hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. There is eruption of blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, skin becomes oily and there can be scarring. It is caused primarily due to the hyperactivity of the oil glands and is commonly seen on shoulders, upper arms, face, chest, and back. It may also be due to hormonal imbalance, stress, pollution, etc. Whatever may be the reason behind acne, we have tailor made treatments for you.With advances in technology, the treatment for acne is successful to a large extent now. A key to deal with acne is early and prompt treatment under guidance of expert dermatologists.

Understanding Acne:

There are small sebaceous glands just under the skin surface, alongside a hair follicle. These glands produce sebum that keeps the skin supple and smooth. During the teenage years due to the hormonal changes of puberty there is stimulation of these sebaceous glands. It is due to this increase in sebum production as well as the clogging of the pores that acne occurs.

ANY HOME REMEDY TO AVOID PIMPLES?

Home remedies may or may not work for acne. Sometimes they may make the skin worse. It is always advised to follow Dermatologist's advice in this regard before resorting to any such methods. Other simple care at home would be to use a suitable cleanser as per the type of skin, drink adequate water, follow a balanced diet and get enough rest. Stress is a key reason for pimples to worsen

Treatment

Acne treatment is varied and highly specific, according to the reasons for its occurence and on the basis of the severity and grade of acne. The aim of management of acne is to decrease the number of new lesions as well as to treat the pre-existent ones. Various treatment modalities available are:

Topical modalities like benzoyl peroxide, retinoids etc.
Oral medications like antibiotics, another medication etc.

Apart from this, maintaining a good skin care routine, a well balanced diet, exercise and adequate rest helps improve your skin. Talk to our experts and get a thorough treatment and lifestyle regime to treat your skin related issues.