It is important to evaluate the skin care routine and day-to-day habits to solve this problem.
Acne is a common skin condition. While it can be easily treated in many cases, some people may develop a more severe and resistant form of the condition known as resistant acne.
It is characterized by deep and persistent inflammatory lesions that, in most cases, do not respond to conventional treatments. However, much can be done with the aim of treating inflammatory lesions and enhancing topical treatment.
Below, we consulted experts to learn what can be done to treat the problem. Look!
1. Look for a dermatologist
One of the biggest concerns of patients who seek a dermatologist for treat acne is with the emergence of scars after treatment. And the best way to avoid this is to see a dermatologist as soon as possible.
“Only he can carry out an evaluation and indicate the best treatment, which is prescribed on a case-by-case basis. In milder cases, for example, we can recommend products with actives that act on the dacne suppression, such as benzoyl peroxide or niacinamide”, explains dermatologist Dr. Paola Pomerantzeff, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology
Still according to the doctor, for some patients, the dermatologist may indicate remedies to solve the problem. “In more severe cases, we can prescribe oral or topical antibiotics or medications that act directly on the function of the sebaceous gland, such as isotretinoin (the famous Roaccutane)”, she says.
2. Use glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid obtained from sugar cane. This active can be strategically used in soaps to oily skin control and acne. “It exfoliates the skin, removing horny cells; it also stimulates collagen, reduces wrinkles, controls oiliness, and brightens the skin. It is very suitable for the treatment of acne, oily skin and open pores, and is therefore highly recommended for teenagers in this condition”, explains Ludmila Bonelli, cosmiatrician, specialist in dermatocosmetics and scientific director of Be Belle.
3. Insert astringent tonics into the routine
The astringent tonic lotion is important to help remove excess fat from the skin. Formulas that offer moisturizing benefits are the best.
4. Improve your diet
Excess oil in the skin it can be linked to food, which can be noticed in a few hours or have a gradual increase in oiliness that can take months. “The inflammatory profile in the body is exacerbated by excessive consumption of sugars, which can trigger or aggravate inflammatory skin diseases such as dermatitis, acne and psoriasis”, explains nutritionist Dr. Marcella Garcez, director and professor at the Brazilian Association of Nutrology (ABRAN).
According to the doctor, when consumed in excess, some foods “imbalance the body, increasing the inflammatory profile – also from the skin – which usually results in increased stimulation of the sebaceous glands.” Therefore, you should avoid:
- Unhealthy fats present in ultra-processed foods;
- Modified vegetable fats;
- Saturated fats of animal origin;
- Soaking fries;
- Pro-inflammatory foods like sugars in general, excess sweets, white and refined flours;
- Allergenic ingredients such as dyes, flavorings and artificial preservatives.
5. Practice physical exercises
In addition to miscellaneous skin benefits, such as collagen stimulation, increased oxygenation and cell nutrition, physical activity also reduces cortisol levels, the so-called stress hormone. “Modulating stress is key to preventing the release of pro-inflammatory messengers in the skin,” explains Dr. Paola Pomerantzeff.
6. Renew your skin with HydraFacial
HydraFacial’s hydrodermabrasion procedure is able to clean pores without hurting, helping to treat acne in 30-minute sessions. “HydraFacial is a procedure that consists of improving the skin appearance while promoting maintenance of skin tissue health; It is a unique experience performed in (at least) 30 minutes, with (at least) 3 steps, enough to give you the best skin of your life”, says dermatologist Dr. Mônica Aribi, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.
7. Don’t squeeze pimples
Finally, experts point out that under no circumstances should pimples be squeezed. “Squeezing the pimples is one of the main reasons for the appearance of scars”, concludes Dr. Paola Pomerantzeff.
By Pedro da Holding
Source: Maxima
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