It’s a skin condition that is entirely curable. It is best to see a specialist as soon as possible because scarring might occur. Although everyone has seen the image of a face covered with big inflammatory nodules or cysts, the sad truth is that even little spots can cause significant, lifelong scarring in up to 95% of acne patients! Preventative measures are the best course of action! However, thanks to recent developments, scars can now be considerably lessened with a combination of laser treatments and filler injections.
Treatments for acne include topical prescription medications like retinol, antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, and azelaic acid; oral prescription medications like oral contraceptives, systemic antibiotics, anti-androgens, and Roaccutane; and lastly, physical treatments like microdermabrasion, skin peels, photodynamic therapy, lasers, and photodynamic extractions. The course of treatment will be tailored to the patient’s needs and acne.
