Acne is primarily an inflammatory problem of skin that is characterised by pimples on the face, chest, and back. When the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells or bacteria will appears. The sebaceous glands that produce oil lie simply beneath the skin’s surface. It essentially generates sebum, an oily secretion that assists to preserve the flexibility of the hair and also moisturizes the skin. The sebaceous glands and its hair follicles within that they are found are called sebaceous follicles.

Acne is a skin condition that affects most of the individuals in their teens and twenties. Though there are many people who have recovered from acne without any permanent effects, but there are also some people who have left with disfiguring acne scars. Some topical skin care merchandise and medications are there that assist in improving gentle scarring, but typically most of the acne scars are cured with a combination of surgical procedures and skin resurfacing.

Though there a wide choice of acne treatment package are available, to get rid of Acne, it can’t be cured 100% however will at least reduce the effects left by it. To prevent formation of new pimples, cysts and scars is the primary goal of those treatments. In order to possess a spotless skin, one should wash his or her acne-affected areas at least twice each day with a cleanser. However one ought to not use robust soaps as they will take away the quantity of oil of the skin that required sustaining its natural condition.

In order to treat delicate kinds of acne, there are a variety of products accessible containing benzoyl peroxide. It acts as an anti-bacterial agent that removes the outer layer of dead skin and helps in preventing the blocking of pores and development of infection that may cause irritation and redness on the skin, or tends to cool down with the passage of time. Besides Benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid is also used that doesn’t leave any painful effects on the skin.

Vitamin A based medications also are obtainable that works by shedding the outside layer of the skin is called retinoids, that are typically applied on the skin a couple of times a day. Another option is antibiotic lotions that also control the formation of P. acne’s bacteria. Antibiotics tablets are also used for inflammatory acne. These tablets should be taken daily for about three-6 months so as to observe most range of advantages. Isotretinoin, which is also referred to as Accutane is prescribed to individuals suffering from severe sorts of acne and works by drying up oily secretion. But always bear in mind this drug may have serious side effects such as liver disorders and depression.

Several people think that those that have oily skin are the sole ones who will have acne problems. However, it’s a misperception, in fact there are many people who have dry skin and also having serious acne problems too. Individuals with dry skin even have worse skin problems than those people having oily skin.

Atlas Medical - Laser & Aesthetics Clinic was incorporated in October 2008 by Dr SM Yuen and the aim at Atlas is to bring high quality, personalised and reliable services in the field of Aesthetic Dermatology to patients in a comfortable, cosy and service-oriented environment at an affordable price.