Basic Characteristics

• inflammatory skin disease
• hormonal imbalance
• increased susceptibility of the skin to hormonal changes (adolescence, pregnancy, pre-menstrual acne, neonatal acne)

Local treatment

• antibiotics (creams, solutions)
• benzoyl peroxide, azaleic acid, vitamin A derivatives (gels, creams),
• chemical peeling (application of fruit acids, the latest polyhydroxy acids)
• application of laser and intense pulsed light

Application

The use of intense pulsed light, which stimulates the local immune response, reduces the number of inflamed rashes and removes the reddish-purple and brown patches that remain on the skin after the rashes have healed in many patients. At the same time, the skin texture is improved and enlarged pores are reduced. The procedure lasts on average 15 – 20 minutes and the skin is red and slightly swollen after the procedure. Before the procedure, it is advisable to undergo microdermabrasion, which removes the upper corner layer of the skin.

Duration

Improvement occurs on average as early as two months after starting regular treatment.

Risks

It is a minimally painful method in which the patient feels a sort of pinch at the site of the pulse. The procedure is performed only in autumn and winter, at regular intervals of 3-5 weeks.

Total acne treatment

• oral contraceptives with antiandrogenic effect
• antibiotics
• vitamin A derivatives

Factors influencing the appearance of acne

• psyche
• lifestyle
• environment (worsening when living in a stuffy, hot and dusty environment)
• taking medications (corticosteroids, some antiepileptics, vitamin B12)
• cosmetics (creams containing petroleum jelly)
• food and food supplements (chocolate, nuts…)

Treatment options

In the treatment of acne, we distinguish between local and general treatment, complementary and follow-up treatment.

Local treatment

• blue light, LED lamp, Marvel
• antibiotics ( creams, solutions), benzoyl peroxide, azaleic acid, vitamin A derivatives (gels, creams)
• chemical peeling ( application of fruit acids )
• application of biostimulation laser
• laser or IPL application
• surgical treatment of large inflammatory foci

Total treatment

• hormonal (most commonly oral contraceptives with an anti-androgenic effect)
• antibiotics
• vitamin A derivatives (Roaccutane cps.)

Complementary treatment

• laser gel mask
• professional cosmetic treatment
• laser treatment
• mechanical microdermabrasion
• laser peeling
• chemical peeling
• application of corticosteroids into hypertrophic scars
• filling materials for scars below the skin level

We also recommend suitable cosmetics for home use from Doctor Sandra.