Problem skin. Acne. Advice from a cosmetologist. What acne treatments are worth trying?

In this collection of questions and answers we will talk about problematic skin complicated by acne, acne spots and blackheads. Perhaps you will find the advice or cosmetic product you need by reading this article.

Question: Olga Hello, Thanks in advance! Tell, how to remove acne marks . They are red, large and blue!

Answer: Hello Olga! If there are inflammations, acne and pimples, then first you need to get rid of them, and only then the beauty salon will help you get rid of blue and red spots. Until you cure the inflammation on the skin, the spots will appear again and again. There are cosmetic procedures (peelings, masks, pastes) to eliminate residual acne. Cosmetologists and dermatologists will select special whitening and regenerating ointments, lotions, and masks for your home care. Contact a dermatologist; after an examination, the doctor will select an individual treatment regimen. Olga, I advise you to start treating your skin now, so that later your skin will be clean, without spots, scars and blue discoloration.

And also read the articles on the website in the sections: mask recipes. cosmetology. aromatherapy - there are a lot of tips on home care for problem skin, just for your question!

Question: Olga Hello! After squeezing out pimples, I am left with permanently black, black spots on my face that look like boiling blood. Please tell me how to get rid of this? Thank you in advance. Really looking forward to the answer. Help, I’ve lost all hope.

Answer: Hello Olga! You can't squeeze out pimples! Facial cleansing should be done by a cosmetologist, at home it is very difficult to follow all the rules of facial cleansing - this is preparing the face, cleansing the skin, steaming with a vaporizer, the cleaning itself - manual or machine, treating the face with darsonval, and at the end a mask to reduce pores and relieve inflammation. After cleansing your face, your cosmetologist will definitely give you recommendations on how to care for your skin at home. If you cannot afford the services of a cosmetologist, then you can read the article about home facial cleansing - Aromatherapy and acne. Treatment of acne, pimples with essential oils. Get rid of acne, blackheads: facial cleansing.

Question: Nina Good day! Please, advise what cosmetics or medications can be used to get rid of acne scars and spider veins on the cheeks, forehead and wings of the nose? Thank you in advance.

Answer: Hello Nina!

The non-greasy hypoallergenic gel smooths out scars, makes them more elastic, and brings them closer to the natural color of the skin. Has a positive cosmetic effect on unaesthetic scars. Sold in pharmacies.

2. To treat and regenerate the skin, you can use Regetsin cream. REGETSIN gel is recommended for all types of mild and moderate acne, for the prevention of acne relapse. Sold in pharmacies.

3. Blueberry L-TCA treats:

* Acne scars

* Damage due to solar radiation (Glauga grade III - IV)

* Melanosis

* Marks after laser resurfacing

Blueberry L-TCA medium-depth chemical peeling product for use only by a dermatologist-cosmetologist. The active ingredients in the product contain molecules of a certain chirality to reduce discomfort and shorten the recovery period. A revolutionary product with a healing effect, it contains croton oil, which promotes deeper penetration into the skin, and blueberry extract as an antioxidant. Compound:

* L-TCA, 43%

* Croton oil, 0.5%

* Blueberry extract - actively slows down aging, a powerful antioxidant.

They can only get rid of spider veins in the clinic. Treatment of spider veins and spider veins (vascular skin lesions). Currently, the following are used to treat telangiectasia: electrocoagulation, laser photocoagulation, ozone therapy, sclerotherapy.

Question: Olga Hello. I am 17 years old, I am very worried about problem skin - enlarged pores, blackheads. especially in the forehead area - acne. There are almost no acne as such, but there are traces after them, not scars, but like spots. I tried a lot of remedies, it doesn’t help. I want to go to the salon, but a friend says that she felt even worse after visiting the salon. What should I do? Thank you in advance!

Answer: Hello Olga! Acne spots may remain if you squeezed them out ineptly and tore off the scabs ahead of time. At 17 years old, skin regeneration is very good and acne should heal quickly and without a trace. Try cauterizing pimples with tea tree essential oil - precisely, directly on the pimple. Perhaps after this it will pass quickly and leave no trace. Read the article in the aromatherapy section: Get rid of acne, blackheads: facial cleansing at home.

Stains can be removed using bleaching agents such as azelaic acid (skinorene). Perhaps you have already tried this remedy, but did not see the result and quit, but you need to take the course to see the result.

You need to apply Skinoren only to problem areas, and not to the whole face!

Azelaic acid (skinorene)

Azelaic acid, better known as skinoren, also has a complex mechanism of action - it inhibits the growth of bacteria and exfoliates, reducing inflammation. Additionally, it can reduce pigmentation in post-acne skin, which is beneficial for people with darker skin who are prone to this type of reaction.

Skinoren gel is applied to the skin first once a day, then 2 times in the morning and at night. At the beginning, you may feel a feeling of skin irritation, you need to let it get used to it.

A noticeable improvement can be expected after 4 weeks of using the drug. Persistent improvement is observed after 6 months. Skinoren treatment can be continued for several years. The drug is usually well tolerated, and adverse reactions are rare.

At such a young age, facial cleansing in a salon should be done with caution, by an experienced cosmetologist, and the cleaning should be gentle - with ultrasound, for example.

Question: Olga Good afternoon! I’m 24 years old and it just so happened that I started looking at myself in the mirror and taking care of myself. Unfortunately, I'm new to cosmetics. I have a mixed skin type, enlarged pores, acne, scars, bluish spots in the place where the pimple was. Where to start the “treatment”. Thank you for your reply.

Answer: Hello Olga! Caring for problem and combination skin should begin first of all with thorough cleansing, or better yet, with a facial cleansing in a professional salon. You need to find your own cosmetologist and he will prescribe you home skin care with periodic visits to the beauty salon. It is very difficult for a “newbie” to solve your skin problems on his own.

Question: Dina I have acne leaves traces - dark spots. They don’t go away for a very long time, more than a year. How to get rid of them? Maybe Achromin?

Answer: Hello, Dina!

Persistent acne stains can be removed in a beauty salon - a special chemical peeling procedure.

Achromin - cosmetic whitening cream with UV protection. Reduces any type of hyperpigmentation on the skin surface. Used to remove and prevent hyperpigmentation: freckles, “spots” after pregnancy, age spots, too dark tan; to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. Achromin is not suitable for you. In your case, you need other products that remove acne stains.

You can also try - Gel Badyagu Forte from bruises, age spots and congestive spots, for acne and oily skin. Also ask the pharmacy for other remedies for acne spots.

Question: Oksana Hello, please tell me what procedures similar to medium peeling can be performed in April-May to even out the skin texture after acne! Help me please! Thank you very much in advance!

Answer: Hello, Oksana! Such procedures are not performed in May! An alternative could be the use of liquid nitrogen - a course that also evens out the skin texture. Consult a dermatologist.

Nitrogen cleaning - this is a manual cleansing followed by a massage with liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrogen helps reduce redness, narrow pores, smooth out the surface and reduce shine and greasiness, so cleaning together with liquid nitrogen is more effective and the skin looks more beautiful and healthy after it.

Question: Julia Good afternoon! I am 22 years old, skin problems appeared 2 years ago, before this period my skin condition was satisfactory - nothing bothered me. Now the skin is in terrible condition, there are enlarged pores on the cheeks (closer to the nose) and forehead, there are many black dots on the forehead (not clearly expressed in terms of color), but if you wrinkle your eyebrows, your forehead looks like an orange peel. Pimples appear mainly on the cheeks in small quantities; as a rule, if a pimple pops up, it goes away quickly, but it leaves a mark that does not disappear. The skin has become very capricious, irritated, flaky, looks tight in areas after pimples and it is impossible to disguise it (a masked area of ​​skin with foundation looks like a crust on the face). I tried various products, but apparently I can’t find the right ones, now I spend very little time in the fresh air (this probably also affects the condition of my skin). Please tell me what type of skin my skin is and what can help me! Thank you very much!

Answer: Hello Julia! Your skin type is described as oily, sensitive with elements of hyperkeratosis. I could be wrong. You can determine more precisely your skin type only at an appointment with a dermatologist. The same doctor should prescribe treatment and proper skin care.

Hyperkeratosis of the facial skin is a disease in which, as a result of excessive keratinization, the follicle duct is blocked by skin scales. This is one of the variants of acne. Risk factors: heredity, deficiency of vitamins A or C. Manifestations of hyperkeratosis: small red pimples and goose bumps. Hyperkeratosis is increased keratinization of the skin and often causes acne. Skin hyperkeratosis can be caused by vitamin deficiency - in particular, a lack of vitamins A and B2. Excessive intake of certain vitamins (such as B6 and B12) can also cause acne. On the face, elements of follicular hyperkeratosis should be distinguished from acne - they are dry, rough, small and the same in size.

I advise you to choose cosmetics for sensitive, allergic skin, but still visit a dermatologist-cosmetologist and more accurately select medicinal cosmetics.

Question: Sophia Hello! In March of this year, I unsuccessfully squeezed out a pimple on my cheek, leaving a dark mark. Six months have passed, the trail has become lighter, but remains. This is not a pit; the skin on it is smooth. Tell me, will it ever go away, and if so, how long will it take? Thank you in advance.

Answer: Hello, Sophia! In principle, the stain should have gone away, but perhaps there was a violation of skin pigmentation, since soon the sun became active and recipes 2, 3 should suit you.

Recipes for acne spots . Perhaps you will find something for yourself and you need to follow the course to get results.

1. A green clay mask with the addition of rosemary essential oil helps remove red spots from acne. To prepare it, add to half a tbsp. add 3-4 drops of oil to a spoonful of clay powder, and a little cool clean water, so that when stirred you get a homogeneous creamy mass. Apply the mask to the area of ​​skin where there is a stain and leave for 10-12 minutes. It is also recommended to lubricate spots and even scars on the skin after acne several times a day with rosemary oil.

2. Dark spots after acne on the face are most often a violation of skin pigmentation, and you can try to lighten them with the following homemade whitening masks:

Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to 1 egg white and stir well. If you do not want to completely lighten the entire skin of your face, then apply the mask only to the spots themselves. Wash off after 15 minutes.

Or try this mask: By half a tbsp. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice to a spoonful of white clay powder and a small amount of water to make a thick mass. Apply it directly to problem areas of the skin and leave for 12-15 minutes.

3. Or here are more recipes for whitening masks to lighten acne spots: 1 tbsp. Thoroughly grind a spoonful of tomato pulp with 1 teaspoon of starch, and apply the resulting mass to dark spots for 15 minutes.

Wipe dark spots after acne with fresh cucumber juice or just a slice of cucumber, or apply grated cucumber mixture on them for 20-25 minutes.

4. What else can help get rid of acne spots is lubricating them with tea tree oil, either undiluted or mixed in equal proportions with lemon juice or lavender oil.

5. A good remedy for eliminating acne spots is medical paraffin (ask at pharmacies). The effect of paraffin is absorbable and moisturizing. Melt it in a small bowl, then apply, for example, using a cotton swab, to those areas of the face where there are spots, and let it harden completely there. Then remove. The same paraffin can be used several times for subsequent procedures.

Before applying paraffin, as well as after removing it, be sure to lubricate the skin with a nourishing or moisturizing cream with vitamins A and E. If you have spider veins, it is better to avoid paraffin.

Answered questions "How to get rid of acne spots and scars." cosmetologist-esthetician-makeup artist Rozanova N.E. especially for the site "AllAboutBeauty.ru"

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These unpleasant “passengers” not only spoil what recently seemed to be an impeccable appearance, but can also become a serious medical problem. Acne is generally considered to be a problem of young people, but many people face this scourge regardless of age, each time stepping on the same rake.

To avoid or minimize the problems caused by acne, you must first take care of your skin. This care needs to start from a young age, I’m sure . Today Tatyana will tell you how to make this care effective and correct.

Pimples- doctors say acne or acne is a disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by blockage and inflammation of the hair follicles. Skin is a multifunctional organ that covers the human body and separates it from the external environment. The skin is closely interconnected with all other organs and systems of our body.

The skin consists of a superficial layer of the epidermis, under which there is the dermis and subcutaneous fat. In the deep layers of the dermis there are hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands. Fat from the sebaceous glands and moisture from the sweat glands are removed to the surface of the skin through the ducts. If the excretory duct of the gland is closed by horny scales mixed with thickened fat, then inflammation develops.

Photo from the university textbook “Dermatovenereology” shows the process of acne occurrence

Our skin is able to protect itself, for this the body has “developed” special mechanisms, however, sometimes it is not able to cope with the problems that arise, and then acne appears.

Let's look at the causes of acne. To do this, you will have to read several paragraphs with medical terms. Because we don’t have as many opportunities as in Hollywood, and we can’t yet attract Selena Gomez to explain complex things, as the authors of the film did "Short Game", let's resort to a little trick and continue...

The triggering factor for acne is hormonal changes in the body. Therefore, they most often occur in adolescence, in pregnant women, and in girls and women at the end of the menstrual cycle (luteal phase).

Read also: How to remove spots on your face. Cosmetologist's advice

In some women, the cause is the production of sebum on the one hand, and increased keratinization of the sebaceous gland duct on the other. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor in a timely manner for examination and treatment. An important factor is excessive irritation of the skin with various care products: soaps, scrubs, which reduce the barrier function of the skin and opens access for pathogenic microorganisms to the follicles.

Acne classification:

Open comedones are acne in the form of black dots, which are enlarged clogged skin pores. So, already with the appearance of the first harmless acne, the history of acne begins.

Closed comedones are clogged pores with a very small opening. They look like whiteheads (whiteheads).

Pustules (white or yellow bumps) appear when bacteria multiply inside the comedone, leading to inflammation and the formation of pus.

Cysts are deep cavities filled with pus. They are painful and leave scars.

What to do and how to fight?

There are quite simple but correct recommendations for skin care. Listen to them and you will forget about acne.

It is not recommended to wash your face with hot water or use soap. These procedures will increase sebum production even more. For washing, use special gels and warm water. It is useful to do contrasting washes: start with warm water and end with cold water.

Many types of scrubs that you can make at home work well for acne. They exfoliate dead skin cells and make the skin breathe.

To prevent bacterial growth, you should use antibacterial agents to cleanse your skin. These can be various lotions or natural antiseptics (tea tree oil, yarrow extract, etc.).

Under no circumstances touch your face with dirty hands, and never squeeze out any rashes on your face, especially in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle. This can lead to disastrous consequences.

Do not use alcohol-containing products, they provoke increased activity of the sebaceous glands.

Be sure to protect your skin, both in summer and winter.

Proper nutrition and strengthening the immune system are all components of success that will keep your body and skin healthy. The following should be excluded from the diet: fried, smoked, salty foods, sweets and carbonated drinks. And most importantly, give up alcohol and smoking. It is necessary to consume enough fresh vegetables and clean water.

For mild forms of acne, it is enough to adjust your cosmetic skin care. But there are severe forms of the disease that require immediate medical intervention.

Top 3 masks for acne

Badyagi mask

Badyaga has an active absorbable and antiseptic effect, prevents the development of acne. It is prepared from badyagi powder, 3% hydrogen peroxide and% boric acid. You need to mix all the ingredients and apply to your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Before applying to the face, it is important to check individual sensitivity to the drugs.

Aspirin and honey mask

Honey is one of the best natural antiseptics that fights infections and inflammation. To prepare the mask, you need to add a couple of drops of lemon juice to two aspirin tablets (acetylsalicylic acid), grind them into powder and combine with one teaspoon of honey until smooth. Apply to skin, avoiding areas around the eyes. After 11-15 minutes, wash with warm water.

Laminaria and aloe mask

Mix seaweed with aloe juice. Before this, aloe leaves must be kept in the refrigerator for 12 days, wrapped in a napkin. This mask is also good against any inflammation.

Important! When using homemade masks, always test the prepared mixture on the inner surface of your wrist, the reaction there is similar to the skin on your face. Within 1-2 hours after the test, in the absence of itching, redness or burning, it can be applied to the skin of the face.

Essential oils have anti-inflammatory and whitening effects. Tea tree oil does not require any additions; it is enough to lubricate the affected areas of the skin several times a day.

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How annoying it can sometimes be to see a sweet woman whose pleasant appearance is spoiled by such a significant flaw as acne on her face.

After all, none of us will argue with A.P.’s statement. Chekhov, that “everything in a person should be beautiful: face, clothes, soul, and thoughts.”

With clothing, everything is clear and simple: dress according to your capabilities, but neatly and, preferably, with taste. Soul and thoughts are categories that are learned directly through communication. But our face, which we openly present to others, is our main calling card. It is for this reason that it is necessary to take special care of the condition of your facial skin. A well-groomed face with clean, healthy skin is one of the keys to our success in life and an irresistible impression on the people around us.

But, unfortunately, it happens that our face causes annoying troubles in the form of red, inflamed pimples, which we will talk about in this article. We will also analyze the reasons for the appearance of acne on the face and consider methods and means of treating and combating acne.

There are different types of acne on the face

As such, the medical term “pimple” does not exist; most likely, it is a popular designation for the appearance of a red bump on the skin (in professional medical terminology, the synonym “acne” is used, which means “blossoming” in ancient Greek).

By pimple we mean an inflamed mound on the face. First, a characteristic red tubercle forms, at the top of which, after some time, a white dot appears as a result of the accumulation of pus. One pimple may form, or a scattering of “pimples” may form at once.

Pimples on the face vary in size. Small and shallow pimples, if treated correctly, disappear without a trace after a few days. But large or internal (subcutaneous) acne leaves behind scars and spots on the face.

Whatever the size of pimples on the face, they do not cause their owner as much trouble and problems as internal (subcutaneous) pimples that are more complex in nature.

Internal acne on the face appears in stages: first, a painful lump forms under the skin, which grows quite quickly. The lump then becomes inflamed, thus transforming into a significant swelling. Internal acne on the face takes a long time to mature, up to several weeks, causing pain and inconvenience.

In addition, this type of acne is quite difficult to treat.

No matter what medications we treat subcutaneous “pimples” from the outside, we will not be able to get rid of them quickly. Inflammation occurs from the inside and completely covers the sebaceous gland duct. Purulent accumulations form, and if there are too many of them, as a result of such acne, large subcutaneous nodules form on the face.

Causes of acne on the face

Acne on the face can appear at any age, as a result of certain problems, both external and internal.

The appearance of acne on the face in adolescents, both girls and boys, is primarily associated with hormonal changes in the body due to puberty. During this period, the amount of sebum produced increases and the dead skin epidermis sticks together intensively. As a result of such accelerated work, the pores become clogged with the resulting mixture of sebum and skin particles. And if measures are not taken in time, then the ducts of the sebaceous glands become blocked in the future. And since the secretion that produces iron does not find a way out, red, inflamed pimples appear on the face.

There are several reasons for the appearance of acne on the face in adulthood. According to statistics, many people in the age group from 25 to 55 years suffer from acne on the face. I would like to convey one important idea to readers. If you have acne on your face, you should definitely contact a specialist who will help you find the right treatment method. There is no need to try to explain the appearance of acne with far-fetched reasons. Women are especially distinguished by this, it will not be said as a reproach to them. Some of the ladies think that the appearance of acne on the face is a consequence of the absence or lack of sexual life, others believe that they owe the appearance of “acne” to consuming large amounts of sweets, someone reproaches themselves mistakes in skin care in youth, and there are also those who panic and somehow discover that they are infected with skin mites.

But the fact is that the problem of acne on the face in adults is explained by various reasons. Doctors have identified three main factors that cause acne.

The most important thing to remember is that most often the appearance of acne on the face is caused by some kind of internal malfunction in the body. And this problem should be addressed not to a beauty salon, but to a medical institution, where qualified specialists such as dermatologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, with the help of tests and laboratory tests, can identify the cause of acne on the face and prescribe the correct treatment.

Now we will take a closer look at exactly those trifactors mentioned above that can cause acne to appear on the face.

First of all, it is the endocrine system. Acne can be caused by hormonal imbalance. Everyone knows that there is such a male hormone as testosterone. It is present in both men and women. But in the case when the amount of testosterone produced in a woman’s body exceeds the required level, then the sebaceous glands begin to function at an accelerated pace, which leads to the appearance of acne on the face.

If the level of the male hormone has increased, then following this, a malfunction may appear in the functioning of some systems of our body. For example, the monthly cycle of menstruation will be disrupted or intensive growth of body hair will begin. An undetected increase in the amount of testosterone can lead to serious female diseases, and even fraught with infertility. Timely contact with qualified specialists such as an endocrinologist and gynecologist will normalize hormonal imbalances and help avoid the occurrence of facial acne.

The second factor in the appearance of acne on the face is a disruption in the functioning of the digestive system. Diseases such as intestinal dysbiosis, peptic ulcers and other stomach diseases, cholecystitis, pancreatitis are all causes of acne on the face.

In this case, research in a microbiological laboratory and treatment prescribed by a gastroenterologist will definitely give a positive result. Due to the fact that as a result of treatment the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract will improve, you will be able to get rid of “acne” on your face.

The third factor is a malfunction in the normal functioning of the lymphatic system, which includes the nasopharynx. Chronic inflammation of this organ can lead to acne on the face. According to statistics, almost half of people who are often ill and have a sore throat are susceptible to acne appearing on their face as a result of a sore throat. The reason for this relationship lies in the fact that sore throat provokes inflammatory processes on the face.

Chronic tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) is a consequence of frequent tonsillitis. This disease is a real hotbed of infection, and can even lead to the appearance of staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteria.

Enlarged tonsils lead to disruptions in the functioning of the entire lymphatic system, which makes it difficult to remove toxins from our body and impairs the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands, and again as a consequence, the appearance of acne on the face. In this case, an otolaryngologist will come to the rescue, who will determine the cause and prescribe treatment. In case of advanced tonsillitis, you may even need to remove the inflamed tonsils, but this small operation will help you get rid of the unpleasant disease. A healthy nasopharynx greatly reduces the risk of acne on the face.

We have dwelled in such detail on the consideration of the three main causes of acne in order to once again draw your attention to the fact that only after you have eliminated or cured the diseases of those systems of our body, the disruption of which leads to the appearance of acne on the face, then you contact a dermocosmetologist. A skin disease specialist, after conducting a diagnosis, will determine the cause of the skin disease and prescribe proper treatment and preventive measures, and in this case, you will be able to get rid of acne on your face.

Treatment methods for acne on the face

At the beginning of this section, it is immediately necessary to say about one unshakable rule: you absolutely cannot squeeze pimples. There are only two types that really require opening - pimples with a small purulent head and so-called comedones - pimples with a black head. This is nothing more than a very “clogged” pore. Dermatologists still cannot determine the contents of the pore, but it is not dirt, as many believe. Such a pimple will not disappear on its own, but if you remove the contents, it quickly disappears, just like a small pimple with a purulent head. But, it should be emphasized that such an operation must be carried out by a cosmetologist, and certainly not by you yourself in the mirror at home.

In case of inflamed acne with subcutaneous compaction, it is very dangerous to self-medicate. And the reason is not even that, in fact, it will not bring any results, but that self-medication can be truly dangerous with the most undesirable consequences for your health and appearance. The most harmless complication is that as a result of self-control of acne, acne marks remain on the face in the form of scars. But even this not entirely aesthetic spectacle, compared to the possible complications, will seem insignificant to you. And the reason for our warning lies in the fact that in the facial area there are a large number of dangerous points, as well as nerve and vascular plexuses.

Currently, there are a sufficient number of methods that are successfully used in medical cosmetology to combat acne on the face. Getting rid of acne is a complex of treatment measures, and is rarely limited to just a single procedure. A cosmetologist selects procedures depending on the depth of acne damage to the face, your skin type and its individual characteristics.

Each case of acne treatment is necessarily individual and there is no general treatment recipe. In order to combat acne, a considerable number of methods and methods have been developed that can help restore your skin to a healthy and beautiful appearance, and only a cosmetologist can correctly determine the effectiveness and safety for each specific case.

Let's look at a number of basic methods that are successfully used to treat facial skin for acne.

1.Use of external preparations to treat acne on the face

This method of acne treatment is most often carried out at the initial stage of the disease. In this case, gels, ointments, masks, special soaps and lotions are used. It should be noted here that almost all drugs used in the treatment of acne necessarily contain a substance such as benzoyl peroxide, respectively, with different percentages: from about 2.5% and somewhere up to 10%.

The effectiveness of the drug does not depend on this factor, but the skin of the face, especially if it is dry and sensitive, can experience very adverse effects. Based on the individual characteristics of the skin, it is necessary to carefully select an acne remedy. The more sensitive the skin, the lower the concentration of benzoyl peroxide should be and vice versa.

2. Treating facial acne with phototherapy

Phototherapy is the treatment of acne with flashes of light. This is a combinatorial hardware type of treatment in which facial cleansing is combined with phototherapy using heat generated by a light pulse. After thoroughly cleaning the skin, using a special filter with a set wavelength range, heat is generated and an effective photothermal process occurs. Light has a beneficial effect on the deep layers of the skin, causing chemical reactions, thereby destroying pathogenic bacteria and preventing the formation of both external and internal acne.

This procedure lasts 25 minutes. The frequency of sessions and their number are determined by the cosmetologist.

3.Treatment of facial acne with laser

The laser acne treatment method is more gentle than phototherapy. Laser therapy is also a hardware method for treating acne. Its essence lies in the fact that when the skin of the face is exposed to a laser, on the one hand, the protein shell of the bacteria that causes acne is destroyed, and on the other hand, the production of sebum is reduced and the possibility of the appearance of closed comedones, which can later become inflamed.

Sometimes a laser therapy session is alternated with superficial peeling of the facial skin. As a rule, 10-12 sessions are performed, but the number of procedures can be changed depending on the situation.

4. Treatment of acne on the face using the plasma lifting method

Today, perhaps, this is the most effective and extremely gentle method of treating acne on the face. It must be emphasized that plasma lifting is a fairly effective method even in the most advanced and difficult cases. Initially, plasma lifting was used as a skin rejuvenation procedure. But it also proved to be more than remarkable in the fight against acne.

The essence of the method is that a course of injections of blood plasma, which is enriched with platelets, is carried out. In fairness, it should be said that this is not only the most gentle and effective, but, perhaps, the most inexpensive method of treating acne.

5.Drug treatment of acne on the face

This is a traditional and very effective method of treating acne. As the name implies, the essence of this method is to use pharmaceuticals for external and internal use in treatment.

In addition, the treatment process involves the use of a variety of physical procedures and special home care.

6. Treatment of acne on the face with peeling

Various types of peels are also used in the treatment of acne, but this method requires careful and extremely careful handling.

The fact is that the peeling procedure involves applying acids of varying concentrations to the skin of the face. By their nature, peelings are divided into chemical and fruit peels. When treating acne, chemical peels are used, which contain lactic, glycolic and other acids. The possibility of using one or another peeling is determined by the cosmetologist individually for each patient.

7. Treatment of acne using mesotherapy

One of the methods for treating acne is mesotherapy. The essence of the method is the targeted administration of medications through small injections. Mesotherapy is used both in dermatology and in other fields of medicine, since this method is convenient in that it allows the drug to be administered exactly to the place where it is needed, without causing side effects on other organs.

But we note that many medical experts do not recommend using mesotherapy as a separate type of acne treatment, but suggest using it as an addition to the main course of treatment.

In conclusion of this section, I would like to say that you should not expect acne to disappear somehow magically (unfortunately, this will not happen). It is necessary to help your skin become healthy and beautiful by contacting cosmetologists.

Products used in the treatment of acne on the face

In this section we will tell you which acne remedies are used in which case, how to use them correctly, and which remedies will be more effective in different situations.

So, let's see together which acne remedy is preferable to choose from the wide range that is present in the arsenal of the beauty industry. We will try to present the maximum amount of useful information so that you do not get lost in the sea of ​​variety and do not overpay for an expensive acne remedy , if there is a more affordable and equally high-quality analogue on the pharmaceutical market.

Let's say right away what you need to understand: acne comes in varying degrees of severity, and is divided into mild, moderate and severe. It is based on this definition that it is necessary to choose a product that will be effective in treating acne on the face.

The first degree of severity of acne on the face is “mild”

Such acne on the face is characterized by slight inflammation. Getting rid of mild acne is quite simple if you use the most common acne treatments.

Antibacterial drugs: well-proven acne remedies, such as Zinerit solution (prepared independently by mixing and shaking the contents of two bottles, then applied to the skin of the face with a special applicator), Aknebay cream, Dalacin gel, Curiosin gel, Baziron AC gel.

Retinoids (a separate class of vitamin A derivatives) for external use, but only after consultation with a doctor: differin.

Acne remedy Skinoren is azelaic acid, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

The second degree of severity of acne on the face is “medium”

In this case, there are no large inflamed pimples and internal pimples, but there are many small, but also inflamed ones. With moderate severity of acne, treatment with appropriate medications is already necessary, since in this case it is likely that acne may leave traces in the form of small scars.

Products used to treat acne:

Retinoids for external use, but only after consultation with a doctor: differin.

Oral antibiotics: Doxycycline (don't even think about using this acne medication without a prescription).

Hormone-based acne products are used strictly according to a doctor's prescription (note: use is not recommended).

The third degree of severity of acne on the face is “severe”

Characterized by many inflamed small, large and internal pimples. In this case, immediate treatment with the strongest acne medications and special products is necessary, since after such deep acne disappears, small and often large scars almost always remain.

Drugs used to treat acne:

Antibacterial drugs: zinerit solution, aknebay cream, dalacin gel, curiosin gel, baziron AC gel.

Retinoids for oral administration (it is highly not recommended to use these acne medications, due to the presence of side effects that override any of their advantages): Roaccutane (only after consulting a doctor!).

Antibiotics for oral administration: doxycycline (strictly according to a doctor’s prescription!) The drug is a prescription drug; self-treatment is unacceptable.

It is imperative to know and remember that the use of anti-acne products on the face without a doctor’s permission is permissible only in the first two cases (mild and moderate), and only antibacterial drugs that are relatively harmless.

All other drugs are by prescription only and with the permission of a doctor. This applies to antibiotics and ESPECIALLY!!! retinoids.

But, it is best to give up trying to quickly get rid of acne with the help of strong drugs, which include antibiotics and retinoids, and use the same zinerit or the very effective acnebay cream.

The only exceptions can be particularly severe cases and only because any other remedies for acne on the face are powerless to help. In any case, a doctor’s consultation is necessary, and in case of severe acne, a visit to the doctor is required.

Provided that the severity of acne on the face is mild or moderate, you can only use antibacterial remedies for acne, but it is even more effective to use traditional medicine.

Traditional medicine for treating acne on the face

Folk remedies for treating acne on the face are not inferior in effectiveness, and sometimes they are superior to medications, since they have a number of advantages, such as:

Absence of various preservatives and artificial colors that are added to chemical compositions. Such additives are used to extend the life of cosmetics, but can have an allergic effect on the skin, and if you have acne, allergies will only worsen the situation;

You know what you are using and can be confident that the ingredients are natural;

When using folk remedies, the likelihood of side effects that are present when taking many drugs is minimized;

The cost of components and ingredients for treating acne with folk remedies is low, they are available to everyone and are sold in any pharmacy, and some of them you don’t even have to look for - you have them at home.

1.Aloe juice.

Wash aloe leaves with boiled water, then dry with a napkin and put in a dark place for 6-7 days. After this time, chop the leaves and squeeze out the juice. Apply the resulting natural lotion to the affected skin daily. Aloe copes wonderfully with inflammation, disinfects and prevents acne. This plant is used as a lotion for the face. Chop the leaves and add cold water (ratio 1/5), let it brew for an hour, then boil, strain and can be used as soon as the broth has cooled.

2. Wormwood.

Boil 200 ml (one glass) of water. Pour two tablespoons of herbs. Leave for 1 hour. Wormwood tincture can be used as compresses and lotions. It has a tonic effect, fights inflammation and improves blood circulation.

3. Plantain grass.

Grind the plantain, squeeze out the juice and apply to a clean face. Plantain juice improves blood flow and has antiseptic properties.

4. St. John's wort.

Pour two glasses of boiling water into a small amount of leaves and flowers of St. John's wort, or dried ones. Boil for 25 minutes, then strain. Used as lotions and wiping the face. St. John's wort contains many tannins, as well as vitamins (A, P).

5. Calendula.

This flower helps a lot if there are traces of acne: spots and scars. It is necessary to wipe the sore affected areas with the prepared tincture several times daily. For sensitive and irritated skin, traditional medicine recommends preparing the following solution: mix one teaspoon of warm water with the same amount of honey. Moisten cotton pads with the resulting solution and apply for half an hour.

Another way. Pour two tablespoons of calendula flowers with vodka, add two tablespoons of water. Leave to steep for one day. Then add one teaspoon of boric acid and ten drops of glycerin. Treat facial skin daily morning and evening.

An effective folk remedy for acne are homemade masks made from the simplest and most affordable remedies.

1. Laundry soap

This effective procedure can hardly be called a mask in the full sense of the word, but in terms of the method of application it is one.

A small piece of ordinary brown laundry soap will help get rid of acne. Treat each pimple with soaked soap and leave until morning. In the morning, just wash your face with water. This product perfectly cleanses oily facial skin and dries out acne well.

2. Regular cucumber

Take an unpeeled cucumber, grate and apply on your face for 20 minutes, then wash. You may not believe it, but regularly treating your face with cucumber prevents acne.

These are just a few examples of folk advice for fighting acne, but, as you probably already understood, traditional medicine is a real treasure trove of beauty and health for facial skin. You just need to skillfully use the methods and means of traditional medicine to achieve a radiant look - you just need to show a little effort and patience.

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Getting rid of acne is often only half the battle. They often leave scars and scars, sometimes quite deep, that spoil the face and sometimes bring continued suffering. These acne marks are called post-acne.

How to get rid of scars and acne scars? There are many ways to get rid of acne scars. Of course, self-care for your facial skin is mandatory, and it should be done taking into account any remaining scars and blemishes.

However, the main measures to eliminate post-acne should be entrusted to professionals. You can go to a beauty salon or office, and in some cases only a doctor in an aesthetic or plastic medicine clinic will help.

At the same time, you should be patient, since even serious procedures do not always help the first time. The cost of the procedures can be quite significant if there are many scars, especially deep ones.

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Methods for removing acne marks

The most important thing is to get rid of the pimples and blackheads themselves, and only after that you need to start treating the marks remaining on the skin. If there are no scars remaining that penetrate the skin, then surface treatment methods are suitable:

• Regular care using special masks and lotions, the selection of which is best left to a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
• Proper nutrition.
• Peeling of the facial skin, thanks to which the upper layers of the skin are exfoliated, and over time it acquires an even color.
• Professional procedures:
  • Mesotherapy,
  • Laser resurfacing,
  • Special masks.

An integrated approach is the key to success.

Solving any problem is much more effective with an integrated approach. Experts in this field will tell you what you can do to remove acne marks on your face and how best to do it.

However, if you limit yourself to a one-time visit to a salon or doctor and follow the recommendations from time to time, you are unlikely to achieve any effect.

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Measures to get rid of facial scars

Scars are a more serious problem than just marks and spots, because scars penetrate deep into the skin and superficial treatments cannot be avoided.

The choice of method for eliminating post-acne depends on what type of scars remain.

Types of scars

• Atrophic, pit-like,
• Physiological,
• Keloids, which can grow,
• Hypertrophic, protruding above the skin.

Physiological scars are hardly noticeable and, with good hygienic care of the facial skin, heal quite quickly on their own. Keloid scars rarely form on the face, just like hypertrophic scars, they require serious treatment in a salon or clinic.

Most often, atrophic scars form after acne. They can be very small in diameter and depth, or very significantly damaging to the skin.

On a note!
It’s better not to put off visiting a cosmetologist.
Often people start treating scars using traditional methods and only worsen the situation, causing another wave of redness and pimples.
Consultation is a must!

Ways to combat post-acne

• General recommendations:
  • acne treatment,
  • thorough home skin care using specialist-recommended products that stimulate skin regeneration,
  • proper nutrition that will provide the body with the necessary substances to restore normal skin condition and heal scars.
• Methods for eliminating shallow scars:
  • chemical and ultrasonic peeling,
  • vacuum facial cleansing,
  • microcurrent influence,
  • phototherapy,
  • oxygen-ozone therapy,
  • mesotherapy,
  • microdermabrasion, including laser.
• Methods for eliminating deep scars:
  • dermabrasion (mechanical and laser resurfacing),
  • surgery.

If shallow and small scars have formed, chemical or ultrasonic peeling may be sufficient.

This procedure removes the top layer of the epidermis, and small scars “go away” with it.

Sometimes you need to undergo two sessions with an interval of 2-3 weeks to get excellent results. If ultrasonic peeling is performed, then at the same time a micromassage effect also appears. After chemical peeling, redness of the facial skin is observed, which goes away after a few days; with an ultrasound procedure, this effect is much less pronounced.

If there are very few acne scars left, and they are very small, then vacuum cleaning can give a good effect. The scars seem to be pulled out of the skin under the influence of a vacuum, and it becomes smooth.

Vacuum cleaning improves microcirculation, draws out the contents of pores, resulting in a complex effect. You can cope with shallow scars using phototherapy and microcurrent effects. These procedures stimulate the vital processes in the skin, and the scars are healed.

Various intradermal injections help smooth out the skin texture. The most common methods of such treatment are oxygen-ozone therapy and mesotherapy. Injecting special preparations into the skin in problem areas gives a good effect. Ozone injections provide the skin with enhanced nutrition, which stimulates healing processes.

With the mesotherapy method, collagens, hyaluronic acid, substances that improve blood flow, and vitamins are introduced into the scar tissue. The combination of mesotherapy in combination with other methods brings a particularly good effect. However, this approach requires performing several procedures with long breaks: from a week to a month.

Microdermabrasion brings faster results for small scars. Today, a laser version of this procedure is more often used. The skin under the influence of the laser is not only polished, but also receives a stimulus for regeneration due to a microburn.

Free advice
To completely remove acne from the face, in most cases it takes quite a long time.
Two weeks will be too short to achieve any concrete results, but it’s easy to outline certain dynamics!
If you are looking for “your” drug, then focus on assessing its performance over a period of 14-20 days.

Laser technologies make it possible to accurately dose the impact and accurately determine the required depth of penetration into the skin layers. With this procedure, the upper layer of the epidermis or the protruding parts of the scars on the skin are eliminated.

With deeper scars, the impact is deeper. In more severe cases, it is necessary to carry out 2-3 procedures at intervals of 2-3 weeks to give the skin the opportunity to fully recover. Immediately after the procedure, the skin will look like it has a sunburn.

Gradually this effect will pass, but you may have to use decorative cosmetics for a few days if your doctor allows it. Laser skin resurfacing is becoming increasingly popular, despite its cost. The effect of it is complex: not only scars and cicatrices are removed, but also the relief is evened out, the skin becomes younger, and the risk of acne recurrence is reduced.

Very severe cases, when acne leaves deep scars or strongly protruding ugly scars form, are subject to surgical treatment. Plastic surgery is needed to eliminate them. Its volume is determined by the doctor. As a rule, such operations are quick and successful; in an hour you can excise and apply cosmetic sutures to a dozen scars or cicatrices. Of course, this procedure is performed only in special clinics.

Cosmetic cleansing procedures in the salon

Everyone, of course, wants to get rid of scars, red spots, acne marks on the face as quickly as possible, how can you do this quickly? You can quickly remove acne marks and scars at a beauty salon. To receive help there, you do not need special preparation, as in a clinic.

How quickly can acne marks be removed in a salon? Very simply, beauty salons today offer a fairly wide range of procedures, which include different options for facial care, skin cleansing and peeling, mesotherapy, and various options for dermabrasion. In principle, everything except surgical treatment can be obtained at a beauty salon.

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Question: Please tell me when to contact a dermatologist and when to contact a cosmetologist. If acne appeared a year ago and does not go away, who should it be? Can a cosmetologist recognize some internal problems and refer them to the appropriate doctors?

How is a dermatologist different from a cosmetologist?

A dermatologist usually deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, and a cosmetologist deals with skin care and correction of aesthetic problems.

If you have mild or moderate acne and are young, it is usually not associated with any internal diseases. Usually this is simply due to genetic predisposition and increased sensitivity of sebaceous gland receptors to sex hormones during growing up.

To one degree or another, most young people face this problem. And as a rule, this situation does not require the prescription of any medications. In this case, it is enough to contact a cosmetologist and select medicinal cosmetics for home care.

But if you have already chosen your care, have been taking care of your skin for 2-3 months and do not see any improvements, or the improvements are insignificant, then in this case, of course, you should consult a dermatologist.

And also if you have severe acne or if you are already in adulthood, and you suddenly start to break out like a teenager, then in this case it is also better to consult a dermatologist.

The doctor will collect anamnesis and, if necessary, refer you to other specialists - a gastroenterologist or endocrinologist. And if necessary, you will be prescribed medications for external or internal use.