They are pimples located on the face, neck, back and body, caused by the activity of the sebaceous glands, appear as raised skin
and can sometimes become inflamed. It is the most common dermatological
disease during adolescence. It is seen in approximately 40% of individuals between the ages of 12-18. Many factors play a role in its formation. An important factor is the thickening of the hair-sebaceous gland duct, through which the sebaceous secretion is expelled out of the skin, in genetically predisposed people, and the tendency for the duct to become clogged due to the stickiness of the cells there. Other factors are that increased oil secretion (
sebum) during adolescence accumulates in this channel and forms black or white spots called comedones. Physical factors as well as genetic factors play a role in clogging of pores. Physical factors
include applying oily creams, hot weather, increased sweating, make-up and not using appropriate skin cleansers
. Other causes that cause acne include: What happens is that bacteria settle in the sebum in these clogged pores and cause inflammation here. In acne that occurs in this way, redness and inflamed pimples may appear on our skin.
How is acne treated?
There are many treatment alternatives for a very common disease such as acne. While only washing products and creams may be sufficient for mild acne, oral pills should be used for medium-severe acne and hormonal acne. Among these pills, the most commonly used ones are antibiotics, vitamin A-derived drugs and birth control drugs, but these should be administered under the supervision and control of a doctor. Apart from this, laser,
chemical skin peeling, and injection of medication into the skin are among the methods used.
It should not be forgotten that each patient is different and each patient's treatment is different.
How to treat acne scars ?
There are many treatment methods available for the treatment of acne scars. Treatment is planned according to the location of the acne scars, their depth,
duration, and any accompanying additional skin problems.
Chemical peeling
By applying one or more chemical agents to the skin at various depths, controlled skin removal is planned. damage
and a healthy It is an application method that aims to reveal the skin. It is used in the treatment of superficial acne scars, post-acne spots, comedonal acne (blackheads). Alcohol-containing products should be stopped 1-2 days before the application. After the application
the skin will become red and peeling, so moisturizers and sunscreens recommended by your doctor
should be used. 3-4 sessions of application are required, 1 month apart.
Dermatherapy
Dermapen opens microchannels in the skin at a right angle without damaging the epidermis. There are needle lengths between 0.5mm - 2.5mm
. Increasing the penetration of topical products for different indications on the skin by using them in combination with a dermapen
is called dermatherapy. It is used together with PRP treatment
to correct acne scars and reduce large porous skin structure. Local anesthetic is applied before the procedure. After the application, redness and edema occur on the skin. Depending on the intensity of acne scars, 3-6 treatment sessions are required, with session intervals of 15 days - 1 month. One of the most important advantages of dermatherapy is that it can be used easily in summer months as it does not cause sun sensitivity.
Needle RadioFrequency (SCARLET S)
The microneedles in the device are 3.5 mm deep under the skin. As they descend to , they create the same thermal
effect throughout the area they pass through, stimulating the skin surface and initiating a natural healing process. Accordingly, cell growth factors in the upper
layer of the skin are activated, making it possible to lift, treat skin tone differences, blemishes and fine
wrinkles. It gives very good results when used together with PRP treatment, as it ensures the renewal of the connective tissue under the skin in the treatment of acne scars. Since local anesthesia is applied before the procedure, the procedure is painless. After the application, redness and swelling may occur due to the application of heat to the skin, but it disappears within a few hours. 3-4 sessions
are required at 1-month intervals.
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