Acne Treatments Chiang Mai

Acne Treatments

Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms.

Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne.

It is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans yearly.

It commonly occurs during puberty, when the sebaceous glands activate, but it can occur at any age. It is not dangerous, but it can leave skin scars.

The glands produce oil and are stimulated by male hormones produced by the adrenal glands in both males and females.

Treatment depends on how severe and persistent the acne is.

Mild acne

Mild acne can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as gels, soaps, pads, creams, and lotions, that are applied to the skin.

Creams and lotions are best for sensitive skin. Alcohol-based gels dry the skin and are better for oily skin.

OTC acne remedies may contain the following active ingredients:

Resorcinol: helps break down blackheads and whiteheads
Benzoyl peroxide: kills bacteria, accelerates the replacement of skin, and slows the production of sebum
Salicylic acid: assists the breakdown of blackheads and whiteheads and helps reduce inflammation and swelling
Sulfur: exactly how this works is unknown
Retin-A: helps unblock pores through cell turnover
Azelaic acid: strengthens cells that line the follicles, stops sebum eruptions, and reduces bacterial growth. There is cream for acne, but other forms are used for rosacea.
Acne Light Therapy Acne Light Therapy utilises a red light with a wavelength of 633 nanometres for the treatment of acne related skin conditions. The wavelength can resist acne bacteria, where inflammation is the primary cause. While the inflammation of acne is reduced, face oiliness is also minimised. Through this therapy, the stimulation of skin cells generates the creation of collagen to allow the skin to heal itself. Red light therapy is most suitable for chronic, lesion or antibiotic resistance acne. For useful results, consistent treatment of red LED is required to improve acne conditions and to restore the skin overall.