Acne Treatment

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up.Acne usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.

Acne is a common skin condition seen by Dr Poonam Raut at Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia where hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to pimples, blackheads and other lesions. As per Dr Poonam Raut Senior Skin Specialist at Skyn Clinic in Purnia,"Acnes are primarily caused by hormonal changes, especially during puberty and can be influenced by factors like genetics, certain medications and even cosmetic products". While not life-threatening, acne can cause scarring and psychological distress, especially during adolescence

Treatment

At Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia we generally get patients for acne treatment after they have tried over-the-counter (nonprescription) acne products for several weeks as well has home remedies and they haven't helped. Acne medications work by reducing oil production and swelling or by treating bacterial infection. With most prescription acne drugs, you may not see results for four to eight weeks. It can take many months or years for your acne to clear up completely.

The treatment plan for the treatment of acne under our skin specialist Dr Poonam Raut depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne. At Skyn Laser Clinic in Purnia we offer all kinds of treatment that varies from person to person with following targets:

- Control your acne

- Avoid scarring or other damage to your skin

- Make scars less noticeable

Treatment Options Include:

- Medications and Cream - Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne. These come as creams, gels and lotions. They are combined with antibiotic creams as well. For the first few months of treatment, you may have to use both a retinoid and an antibiotic, with the antibiotic applied in the morning and the retinoid in the evening

- Azelaic acid and salicylic acid - Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid produced by a yeast. It has antibacterial properties. A 20% azelaic acid cream or gel seems to be as effective as many conventional acne treatments when used twice a day.

- Chemical Peels - Chemical Peels uses repeated applications of a chemical solution, such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid or retinoic acid. This treatment is for mild acne. It might improve the appearance of the skin, though the change is not long lasting and repeat treatments are usually needed.

- Steroid Injections - Nodular and cystic lesions can be treated by injecting a steroid drug into them. This therapy has resulted in rapid improvement and decreased pain. Side effects may include skin thinning and discoloration in the treated area.

Cost & Best Doctor

Dr Poonam Raut is one of the best skin specialist for acne in Purnia city at Skyn Laser Clinic. She comes with vast hands on experience treatm=ing thousands of patients during here career. The cost of treatment of acne varies from person to person. The cost is dependent upon the reason for acne and the severity of the condition. The treatment when done using the ointments and cream along with oral medicine will cost the least as compared to other methods like chemical peels or injections or even hormonal therapy.