Acne is the most common skin condition in Western society, affecting over 85% of teenagers and a significant percentage of adults. Both acne and the scars they leave behind can greatly impact the quality of life and self-confidence. Fortunately, these issues are treatable.
Why Do Acne Occur?
Acne most often appears during puberty when sebaceous glands become active under the influence of androgen hormones. The causes of acne include follicular hyperkeratosis, increased sebaceous gland secretion, Propionibacterium acnes, and androgens, which in genetically predisposed individuals, cause increased sebum production and follicular hyperkeratosis.
So, acne is not just a passing phase of puberty that everyone must go through. Instead, it represents a long-term problem requiring professional expertise and knowledge to treat effectively.
How Are Acne Treated?
Modern aesthetic medicine offers successful solutions for removing acne and the scars they cause. These problems are typically addressed through a combination of different methods which, with the necessary persistence and discipline, yield excellent results.
- In most cases, local treatments (chemical peels, ultrasonic hygienic treatments) combined with proper home care can achieve the desired outcomes.
- For more severe forms of acne, systemic therapy (antibiotics, Roaccutane) is necessary.
It’s particularly important to start acne treatment as early as possible. This helps shorten the time to achieve desired results and prevents the formation of scars.
By using specialized protocols with treatments such as deep facial cleansing with comedone extraction, laser therapy, mesotherapy, and chemical peels, excellent and long-lasting results can be achieved.
Are There Permanent Acne Scars?
There are cases where scars are extremely intense or very old. Treating such skin is much more complex and difficult, but not impossible. Even in the worst cases, significant and noticeable improvement in the appearance and health of the skin can be achieved, if not complete healing.