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Acne

Akne acné
SKIN conditions

Acne

In adolescents, acne occurs mainly because the body produces more androgens (hormones) during puberty. Among other things, they stimulate the skin to produce more oil. This skin oil (sebum) is produced by the sebaceous glands. If a sebaceous gland is blocked, sebum cannot drain and a pimple develops.

If the pimple becomes inflamed, acne or a pimple forms. If the hormonal balance levels out after puberty, these pimples also disappear in most cases. Since not all young people are affected by acne, genetic factors and the immune system may also be triggers.

Acne can be very different. Dermatologists differentiate between mild, moderate and severe acne. Early and consistent treatment can reduce the severity and frequency of breakouts, reduce scar formation and significantly improve the appearance of the skin.

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ACNE

Treatment Options

There are a number of treatment options for acne, including

1-Medicamentos-tópicos

Topical medications

These are creams, lotions or gels that are applied directly to the skin.

Common ingredients include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, retinoids and topical antibiotics.

3-Medicamentos-sistémicos

Oral medications

In severe cases of acne, we prescribe oral medications.

Oral medications such as antibiotics, isotretinoin or birth control pills.

2-Fototerapia

Therapies
of light

Light therapies involve exposing acne-affected skin to different types of light.

They help reduce inflammation and kill acne-causing bacteria.

3-Medicamentos-sistémicos

Facial cleansing treatments

They help to clean the pores and reduce the size of the sebaceous glands.

This in turn reduces the appearance of acne.

Lifestyle changes

Diet and lifestyle changes, such as reducing consumption of dairy and processed foods and incorporating a skin care routine, reduce the frequency and severity of acne.

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