Why does acne appear?
“Teenage rash” is the second name for the disease. About 80% of cases occur between the ages of 15-18 years, when sex hormones are actively produced.
The restructuring of the endocrine system makes the skin sensitive, so it reacts to high concentrations of hormones with rashes and rapid clogging of pores. Sebaceous plugs become inflamed - this is how acne forms.
In adulthood, acne usually develops due to a lack of nutrients or emotional turmoil. The disease is prone to recurrence and treatment is long and difficult.
Medical treatment of acne
Most of the work is done outdoors. Internal medications are prescribed for advanced forms and complications. The drugs are selected for the specific type of rash. The stage and type of disease is determined by a dermatologist. What is acne like?
- open and closed acne;
- combination of acne and pimples;
- rash in the form of only pimples;
- complex form with the formation of cysts or nodules.
Mild acne can be stopped with benzoyl peroxide. It kills bacteria, which usually support pathology. If the result is poor, antibiotic gels are added.
If the rash does not disappear within several weeks, the active substances are taken orally in tablet form.
When acne and pimples are combined, the treatment regimen always includes retinoids - derivatives of vitamin A. These substances tone the skin, accelerate metabolic processes, and prevent clogging of pores and the formation of acne. Acne is treated with benzoyl peroxide or antibiotics. Sometimes retinoids are replaced with azelaic acid.
Some acne can be removed with salicylic or azelaic acid. Sometimes they only get by with retinoids. If the effect is weak, drugs with a higher concentration are used.
Treatment of nodular acne begins with a course of antibiotics. The same products are applied to the skin as used to combat acne and pimples. If the course is ineffective, the patient is referred to an endocrinologist to treat hormonal imbalances.
Features of the use of the drug for rosacea
Skinoren gel for rosacea is intended exclusively for use on the skin.
Please note that the treatment regimen is selected individually each time, taking into account the characteristics of your body, and therefore do not rush to prescribe this medicine yourself, and be sure to consult a doctor before using it.
Apply Skinoren only to skin that has been previously cleansed of makeup and impurities. Gently spread a thin layer over problem areas, rub in lightly and leave until completely absorbed.
The skin should be treated in this way 2 times a day, but it is not recommended to use foundation together with this product.
Use the medicine in sufficient quantities, but do not exceed the prescribed amount: a small strip about 2 cm long is enough to completely treat the face.
It is very important to use Skinoren regularly and throughout the prescribed course of therapy, the duration of which will be determined by your doctor. It usually depends on the current condition of the dermis and the effectiveness of the treatment.
Often, the general condition of patients’ skin improves after just 4 weeks of regular use, but to achieve a lasting effect, the drug may be prescribed for several more months.
Benzoyl peroxide
The main function is to kill bacteria. They are the ones that cause inflammation of the hair follicles. It slightly cleanses the skin surface of old cells, but cannot replace acid peels.
Pharmacies sell medicines with different proportions of the active substance: from 2.5 to 10%. Start with the minimum and stop at 5%. A higher concentration does not greatly affect the speed of treatment, and can cause harm to the skin due to more aggressive exfoliation. Where is benzoyl peroxide found:
- Proderm-cream;
- Persa-5 gel;
- Mary Kay special line;
- Baziron-gel;
- Oxygel;
- Benzacne gel;
- Epiduo (retinoid added);
- Duak-gel (contains antibiotic).
Benzoyl peroxide increases skin sensitivity to the sun. During treatment, do not go to the solarium, and in the summer, avoid the beaches. When outdoors, use a cream with a high sun protection factor: 40-50 SPF.
Use the product 10-20 minutes after washing, no more than 2 times a day. Only acne-affected areas are treated. The average course of treatment lasts 1.5 months to achieve lasting remission.
The active substance degreases the skin, so it may feel tight and dry. Mild itching and burning are also within normal limits. Red spots and peeling are a reaction to acidic components and disappear after the restoration of natural fat protection.
Salicylic acid
Dissolves fat plugs and exfoliates the top layer of the epidermis. It is effective for mild forms; in difficult cases, retinoids are used - they are much more effective.
Salicylic acid is found in popular cosmetic products. For example, Klerasil. It is available in three forms - gel, lotion or cream.
In dark-skinned people, salicylic acid can lead to the appearance of age spots.
When the course begins, the skin reacts with redness. Peeling is possible. Before treatment, stock up on a moisturizer with an aqueous texture - oily texture is contraindicated for acne.
Retinoids
The strongest drugs are available in the form of lotions, creams are prescribed in mild cases. Where are retinoids found:
- Lokacid;
- Klenzit;
- Airol;
- Zorak;
- Deriva;
- Differin;
- Tazret-gel.
Combination drugs are used in the treatment of acne + acne cases. Antibiotics are added to Deriva-S, Isotrexin and Klenzit-S.
At the beginning of the course of treatment, the product is applied to the skin three times a week in the evening. Gradually move on to a daily basis. Before using the drug, the affected areas are cleaned with a mild product: for example, a moisturizing lotion. Persistent remission occurs after three months.
Side effects often include redness, flaking, and sensitivity to the sun. Use during pregnancy and in combination with peelings is prohibited.
Azelaic acid
Acts as an antibacterial and light peeling. It can be used as a stand-alone product or in combination with retinoids or benzoyl peroxide. Preparations with azelaic acid:
- Acne-derma;
- Azogel;
- Skinoren.
For normal, oily and combination skin, use twice a day. For thin and dry skin, apply the product only once. The result is visible after a month of procedures.
Azelaic acid does not affect skin sensitivity to the sun, so it is treated in the summer. The peeling effect removes redness after acne and smoothes the skin texture.
Antibiotics
They are taken orally either when nodules and cysts form, or when gels and ointments are poorly effective. External application stops inflammation and the spread of pustules. Antibiotic creams and gels:
- Dalatsin;
- Clindatop;
- Klenzit-S (retinoid added);
- Duak-gel (combined with benzoyl peroxide);
- Zenerite (zinc mixed in).
Taking pills is discussed with a dermatologist.
Home experiments will damage the intestinal microflora and will not affect the rash in any way.
Compound
There are two forms of the drug on sale - cream and gel. They have different contents of active substance. The gel contains 15% azelaic acid, and the cream contains 20%.
Excipients are:
propylene glycol, which promotes deep penetration of active substances into the hidden layers of the skin. It has a bactericidal effect on the affected areas and retains moisture well. There is 0.12 grams in the gel, and 0.125 in the cream counterpart; benzoic acid destroys microbes and fungal pathogens. The gel composition contains 0.001 grams, and the cream contains 0.002 grams. Read also: Acne on the face - how to get rid of it, the best remedy for acne.
Skinoren cream helps eliminate not only acne, but also age spots. But the gel only treats ordinary acne.
How to fight acne at home
Primary therapy is medications. Do not use self-brewed decoctions according to the recipe “grass from the crossroads + moonlight + prayer.” Such mixtures only irritate the skin and spread inflammation. At home, you can speed up treatment with three steps:
- Gentle Cleansers
. Regular gels and soaps are an alkaline environment that dries out the skin. Your choice is a neutral or slightly acidic environment. Nitrogena, Nivea, Dove or gentle children's foams are suitable. - Selection of the drug form according to skin type
. Dry skin - cream, oily skin - gel. When choosing, look at the condition of the areas you are processing. - Water-based cosmetics
. Fatty components clog pores and slow down treatment. Makeup with a light texture will hide acne marks and will not lead to the appearance of new acne.
The role of nutrition is often overestimated.
Oily and spicy foods that increase oil production will affect the rate at which acne appears, but skin health doesn't depend on that alone. The exception is a personal allergy to the product, you will have to get rid of it.
Acne gel or cream
Skinoren gel 50 grams in a tube or Skinoren 20% cream are very often used to treat pimples and acne.
When a pimple has already formed on the skin, skinoren will help you get rid of it quickly and without a scar. To prevent recurrence of acne, the medicine should be used for at least 2 to 4 weeks. And to eliminate hyperpigmentation from past acne, you will have to use a cream or gel for at least 6 weeks.
Therefore, with standard treatment, dermatologists recommend using the drug for at least 3 months. Skinoren helps get rid of existing pimples and blackheads, and also perfectly prevents the appearance of new rashes over a long period of time.
After a full course, the effect will last for several years in a row. During this time, the teenager’s hormonal levels usually level out, and a repeat course will no longer be required.
