Dr Madonna Andrawis 🎥

Lets talk about acne

24 October 2024

What is Acne.

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition due to inflammation around the hair follicle due to imbalanced sebaceous (oily) secretions, with super imposed bacterial infection. (called Corynebacterium acnes)

When does acne start

Usually around teenager years/puberty, this is when the hormonal changes start’s and leads up to increased function of the sebaceous glands and increased oil secretion.

How can we treat Acne

1 - Using proper skincare products suitable for oily/acne prone skin.

2- Avoid touching your face and popping the spots as this will lead to scaring

3- Visit your doctor for early topical treatments an antibiotic if needed

4- Different treatments like peels, ipl or led light treatments mat help with mild acne

5- caring can be helped with different treatments like lasers, injectables or scar subcisions

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