Your Dermatologist’s Guide to Acne!
By: Dr. Kiran Lohia, MD
Acne is the number one
complaint in a dermatologist’s clinic! Unfortunately, in India, it tends to get
treated quite late, resulting in excess scarring and marks! Read my advice and tips to prevent acne and to
help eradicate your pimples for clean and glowing skin!
What is Acne?
Acne is a
skin condition that causes pimples. This includes whiteheads, blackheads,
and red inflamed patches of skin. In simple words Acne is Pimples! Our
skin has pores (tiny holes), which connect to oil glands that are under the
skin. The oil glands are connected to the pores via follicles. Pimples grow
when these follicles get blocked and infected!
What Causes Acne?
Acne occurs when tiny
holes on the surface of the skin become clogged. These holes are called pores. Each
pore opens to a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil
released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft.When
glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked and dirt, bacteria
and cells build up. The blockage is called a plug or a comedone. If the top of
the plug is white, it is called a whitehead and if the top of the plug
is dark, it is called a blackhead.If the plug breaks open, swelling and
red bumps occur known as pimples or pustules!
How is Acne Diagnosed?
Acne is
easily diagnosed by the appearance of the spots and by their distribution on
the face, neck, chest or back. However, there are several varieties of Acne and
a doctor will be able to tell you which type you have after examining your
skin. The most common cause of pimples is the disease ‘Acne Vulgaris'.
How To Treat It or How can we cure acne
The below ingredients are
the most effective and also available readily in your chemist shop.
Salicylic Acid
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Salicylic Acid reduces the
oil secretion while also unclogging follicles to help eradicate your pimples! So,
clean your skin twice daily with a cleanser containing 2% Salicylic Acid! Make
sure this cleanser has a skin-safe pH to ensure that your skin stays soft and
strong! Also, look for a daily cream that contains at least 1% Salicylic Acid
to ensure that you get double the effects from this active!
Retinoids or Vitamin A Derivatives
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Retinoids such as
tretinoin, tazarotene and adapalene are very effective for Acne. They act by
making newer skin cells rise up to the surface, thereby shedding older cells.
This ultimately reduces pimples while also reducing post-acne scars! However,
these retinoids can cause dryness, redness and irritation. Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate are slightly weaker
versions of Retinoids, however in the right percentage, they are highly
effective against Acne, without the side effects!
Sulfur
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Many people believe they
are allergic to sulfur, however this is a myth! Sulfur is a natural element
that is in every cell in your body. It is Sulfa drugs that can often cause
allergy. Sulfa drugs use a large molecule with many different elements in it,
and it is this molecule that can cause an allergy in some people. So, remember SULFUR is natural, SULFA is not!
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SULFUR is a highly
effective and natural treatment for all the causes of pimples. It acts on many
different levels: it reduces oil secretion, it is anti-bacterial, it is
anti-inflammatory and it is an exfoliating agent. Therefore, it works on all
the points of pimple creation! That is why it is such an effective and time-old
remedy for Acne! BioSulphur is an even better version of Sulfur, where the
natural element Sulfur has been encapsulated in a skin-safe vehicle, making it
gentler on the skin!
Daily Steps to Add in Your Routine to Help Your Acne:
- Always remember to wash off your makeup at night! Otherwise it can clog up your pores, resulting in even more pimples!
- Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples. Although it might be tempting to do this, it can lead to skin infections and scarring! Also, avoid touching your face with your hands or fingers.
- If you wear make-up, wear products that are oil-free or water-based. Choose products that are labeled as being ‘non-comedogenic', meaning that a dermatologist has certified that there are no ingredients that can cause pimples in the product!
- Be healthy from the inside out! Eat lots of green vegetables and fruits and always remember to exercise!

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