Find The Best Acne Treatment For Your Skin!

As common as acne is, it is also one of the most harrowing experiences for most people, and while for many people, acne clears up on its own once they have crossed their teenage years, for some, it tends to last for a much longer time. Adult acne is a lot more common problem than most people would think, and identifying the root cause is the first step to treating the same.

In order to find the best treatment for your acne, your first step should be to meet a certified and experienced doctor or dermatologist. At AK Clinics, you will get to have one on one consultation sessions with extremely experienced dermatologists, who will examine your skin and diagnose the type of acne you have. With the diagnosis in hand, they will be able to suggest the correct course of treatment for you.

Step one is understanding what the root cause of your acne is – medically known as acne vulgaris, acne is not caused because of eating chocolates or not washing your face enough times the day. Acne is caused either by genetics or because of your hormones, as these are the two most common causes of acne. When the sebaceous gland in your skin gets infected or there is some kind of inflammation, there is an outward projection, which is commonly known as a pimple. The sebaceous glands produce sebum, which is supposed to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized, but when there is too much sebum production, it can lead to the formation of whiteheads and blackheads. When there is too much oil in the glands, it will try to push its way out through the pores and when it attaches itself to bacteria or dead skin cells, it becomes acne.

At AK Clinics, the plan of treatment will be based on your skin type:

·         Dry skin – There are certain actions that your skin is supposed to perform, such as maintaining the lipid layer, which will keep the bacteria out and ensure that there is a proper cell turnover. However, when the skin is dry, it is unable to do all this, leading to pimples or acne.

·         Oily skin – Potentially, the skin type that is most prone to acne is oily skin, because the pores get clogged much more easily. It is extremely important to keep oily skin clean – the more you touch it, the more you expose it to germs and bacteria, and the more the chances of your skin developing pimples.

·         Combination skin – This type of skin is extremely difficult to handle, mainly because there are only certain areas of the face that are oily or dry. In most cases, it is the T zone that is oily, which means that you are more likely to get pimples in that area. In case, you have dry skin, then you need to moisturize the dry areas of your face while keeping the T zone clean and dry.

·         Sensitive skin – This is the most challenging type of skin to diagnose and treat because anything could cause an infection or irritation. At AK Clinics, if you come to us with a combination of acne and sensitive skin, you will have little to nothing to worry about, because we will find the perfect solution for the same.

Here are some of the most commonly used treatments for acne at AK Clinics:

·         Chemical peel – The concept of a chemical peel is that, via a gentle abrasive, the top layer of the skin is peeled away, revealing new skin underneath. In most cases, this intentional wounding of the skin, enables the skin to heal itself and the new skin is generally healthier and better looking. With the help of chemicals such as Trichloroacetic acid and salicylic acid, the doctors at AK Clinics can help treat acne and even reduce acne scars.

·         Microdermabrasion – Imagine sandpaper that can rub away all the dirt and grime that has settled on old furniture. The concept of microdermabrasion is not much different, because using specialized equipment, the doctors at AK Clinics will gently buff away dead skin, revealing healthier skin underneath. This is a great way to not only clear skin but also remove acne, acne scars, and even uneven skin tone.

·         Laser resurfacing – This is one of the best techniques for acne treatment, as this is the most minimally invasive procedure. High-energy light is directed at the skin, which vaporizes the outermost layer, while also killing all the bacteria that lead to the formation of acne.

At AK Clinics, we do not prescribe a set procedure, because each person’s skin is different and so is the type of acne that afflicts it. So, while for some people it might be one procedure that works, there might be those for whom a combination might be required.