03/05/2021
Skincare is a journey, embrace the process and enjoy the results!!!
Zap those Zits
I highly recommend timely and correct treatment for acne to avoid disfiguring scars. Consistent acne needs a well planned dermatological regime. Acne needs prolonged treatment and a good maintenance regime even after one has achieved results to prevent recurrence. Always remember to be patient while treating acne and give skin the time it needs to heal.
My preferred approach-
1. Lifestyle - low glycemic diet, reduce dairy, correction of underlying hormonal imbalances if any, regular exercise
2. Skin care - Blend of prescription strength topical creams (containing actives like benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, tretinoin, nadifloxacin, dapsone, Azelac acid, glycolic acid, salicylic , Mandelic etc) & daily skin care like appropriate cleansers, moisturisers, tinted products for concealing if needed etc
3. Dermatologist performed procedures such as 20-30% salicylic peels, Acnelan peels, carbon laser peels etc combined with gentle comedone extraction and ILS for cyclic acne if needed.
4. Oral medications for severe acne such as isotretinoin etc