Adult acne
When we think it’s time for anti-aging cosmetics, the sudden appearance of symptoms such as stubborn blackheads or pimples, especially around the jawline, associated with adolescence, can be quite a surprise…
An adult and… acne?
Acne is a skin condition that affects nearly 50% of women in their 20s and over 25% of women in their 30s*. Over time, symptoms slowly subside to completely disappear after the age of 50 during menopause. Adult acne can be effectively treated. The team at the Acne Treatment Clinic has solutions that combine specialized dermatological therapy and well-chosen skin care treatments to develop an effective treatment plan.
How to treat adult acne?
Medical consultation with a dermatologist specialist. Early treatment under the guidance of an experienced dermatologist is a chance for a full recovery and avoidance of additional complications in the form of scars or post-inflammatory discoloration.
What is the treatment based on?
The Acne Treatment Clinic is a place where we treat adult acne in a comprehensive manner. Depending on the stage of disease we develop effective treatment plans based on individually composed UNIVERSKIN P-Serum with active ingredients with well-documented therapeutic effect*, laser therapy and medical peelings. In case of mild acne, we can apply external dermatological treatment with UNIVERSKIN P-Serum and a professional skin care treatment selected accordingly. With acne in its moderate stage, you can expect a combination of external drug therapy (UNIVERSKIN), picosecond laser therapy DISCOVERY PICO PLUS and a dedicated skin care treatment plan. Adult acne in the advanced stage can be treated with safe and effective oral isotretinoin therapy, which efficiently regulates the sebaceous glands, effectively restoring their proper functioning.
How to prepare for the first visit?
The history of medications taken, especially in the case of specialized treatment (cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, etc.) and information about the face, body and hair cosmetics used and their effect on the skin condition will be important. The team at the Acne Treatment Clinic will help you change improper skin care habits by selecting the right cleansing and skin care products. You can also expect questions about your lifestyle, including the amount of exercise and diet. You do not have to do any additional tests on your own, our specialist dermatologist will order them during your visit if they are necessary. Women undergoing treatment should be prepared for questions regarding the relationship between acne symptoms and menstrual cycle as well as hormonal contraception.
How does the first medical consultation look like?
It is critical to understand the causes and mechanism of adult acne. In our experience, committed Patients who understand the causes and course of the disease effectively undergo treatment, thus increasing the effectiveness of the fight for beautiful and healthy skin. Our expert dermatologist will also explain which symptoms associated with adult acne treatment are temporary and require patience from the Patient. The initial medical consultation allows us to review medical history and arrange a dedicated treatment plan, including complementary treatments that are an integral part of an effective treatment and home care. The team of the Acne Treatment Clinic will support you professionally and comprehensively in the treatment process. Already during the first consultation we will prepare a complete therapeutic plan consisting of dermatological treatment and in-office procedures. Specialized care is aimed at reducing symptoms that may accompany dermatological therapy, soothing excessive skin sensitivity, normalizing keratinization of the epidermis and reducing excessive sebum secretion. Treatments in the field of anti-aging medicine condition the skin, improve its overall quality and structure.
Subsequent visits
Adult acne treatment is a process, during which you will make a series of visits to your physician’s office to monitor the treatment progress and, if necessary, modify it accordingly to achieve optimal results in the shortest possible time. An experienced dermatologist can draw the appropriate conclusions from your observations and skin reactions to the established treatment process. That is why in the fight for healthy and beautiful skin it is so important to keep the recommended interval between individual visits. This allows to objectively assess the effects of treatment, which depend on many individual characteristics, including the body’s reaction to inflammation or sebaceous glands sensitivity to androgen hormones, which is genetically determined. Only regular dermatological consultations allow to appropriately modify the treatment and control its progress.
Dermatology appointments are scheduled regularly even after symptoms have subsided, during which we will develop a skin care plan and select home care that will help keep your skin in excellent condition and prevent relapse. Once symptoms have subsided, the Acne Treatment Clinic team will plan and implement maintenance therapy, which has a significant role in reducing the risk of recurrence. In case of skins prone to acne changes, we also recommend preventive care treatments, mainly chemical peelings with individually selected intensity.
Acne scar treatment
Properly selected dermatological therapy at the Acne Treatment Clinic is aimed at reducing the risk of acne scars and immediate response in case of their appearance. The scar shaping process takes about 12 months, during which time the body mobilizes internal repair mechanisms to intensively produce collagen and elastin, thus building new tissue to heal the damage. Undergoing specialized treatments at the physician’s and cosmetologist’s office improves the quality of the skin created in this process. One of the first treatments that we can apply while still fighting inflammatory changes are chemical peelings. By removing the superficial layer of the epidermis they affect the shallowing of scars, and thanks to appropriately selected active substances they also stimulate the process of formation of new collagen fibers.
Peelings we especially recommend for the treatment of acne scars:
- ENERPEEL TCA
- ENERPEEL TCA STRONG
- JESSNERA
which you can read more about here
Laser therapy also brings excellent results in reducing scars. Acne Treatment Clinic is equipped with the most advanced lasers: DISCOVERY PICO PLUS picosecond laser and CO2 ALMA PIXEL, which by stimulating the repairing processes intensively stimulate the skin to internal regeneration and reconstruction. We also use a therapy which combines the effects of fractional laser with the nourishing and revitalizing effect of platelet rich plasma ARTHREX ACP, which thanks to its high content of active substances, intensifies the process of skin regeneration. Another way of improving the density and structure of the skin are mesotherapy treatments with hyaluronic acid, which also moisturize and revitalize the skin from the inside. Filling scars with cross-linked hyaluronic acid brings quick results, but it is a temporary solution, complementing the effects of other methods. After about 12 months, the hyaluronic acid degrades and the procedure must be repeated.
Therapy of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Increasing activity of melanocytes with age causes adult acne to often leave its mark in the form of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. In order to prevent their formation, it is necessary to scrupulously follow a treatment plan and use properly selected sunscreens with a high sun protection factor. We reduce discoloration by means of peelings e.g. PQAGE EVOLUTION DERMAMELAN depigmentation therapy and treatments with the picosecond laser DISCOVERY PICO PLUS, which precisely breaks down the brown pigment (melanin), evening out the skin tone.
* PERKINS AC, Maglione J. Hildebrand GG, Miyamoto K, Kimball AB: Acne vulgaris in women: prevalence across the life span. J Womens Health (Larchmt) ; 2012; 21-223-230
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