What is acne?
Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin’s oil (sebaceous) glands. This leads to plugged pores and development of whiteheads, blackheads, inflamed bumps, pustules, nodules or cysts, all of which come under the heading acne.
Acne before treatment
Acne after treatment
What are the common sites of acne?
The common sites for acne are the face, chest, back and upper arms.
How do I treat acne?
Depending upon the grade of acne, I may choose a topical antibiotic like clindamycin, a topical quinolone like ozenoxacin or a topical dicarboxylic acid like azelaic acid along with a topical retinoid like adapalene, tazarotene, tretinoin or the recently-introduced trifarotene. For severe inflammatory acne, I may select an oral antibiotic like doxycycline or minocycline or the oral retinoid isotretinoin. I may suggest cyproterone acetate tablets to some ladies with acne, especially if their acne is accompanied by certain other problems like PCOD.
Acne before treatment
Acne after treatment
How do I treat acne scars and skin discolouration?
I may treat acne scars and skin discolouration, with chemical peels, microdermabrasion, diamond peels, radio-frequency or laser.