Treatment for Acne and pimples

Salicylic acid peels are also used to treat acne. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that is oil soluble and can therefore penetrate oil plugged pores. When used as a peel, the treatment can be repeated at two-to-four week intervals. However, many cosmetic preparations now include alpha and beta hydroxy acids, allowing for exfoliation of the skin on a daily basis. Though neither oral nor topical antibiotics improve the appearance of acne scars, dermatologists have a number of treatment options for these scars, which persist long after acne disappears. "Acne scars are unique in their appearance and often have complex characteristics that must be taken into account, like depth, shape, and location," said Dr. Vidimos. "Treating acne scarring with dermatologic surgery involves determining the individualized treatment plan which will give the patient the most successful result." The latest treatment options for acne scarring are lasers, such as the pulsed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser and the Erbium:YAG laser. The CO2 laser vaporizes thin layers of the skin and tightens collagen fibers, which makes it an appropriate treatment for depressed acne scars. The Erbium:YAG laser vaporizes thinner layers per pass and produces very precise bursts of energy which allows for the sculpting of smaller, irregular scars. The CO2 laser treated skin heals in seven-to-10 days, while the Erbium:YAG laser treated sites heal in three-to-five days. However, laser resurfacing is not always effective for acne scars, especially depressed, crater-like scars. An option for improving the appearance of these scars is soft tissue augmentation. Patients can opt to use their own fat from another part of their body to correct the deep contour, or they can use soft tissue fillers like collagen, hyaluronic acid or fascia lata. Because the replaced fat reabsorbs into the skin, this treatment typically lasts six-to-18 months. "It is very important for patients to seek early treatment for acne in order to get the condition under control," said Dr. Vidimos. "By visiting a dermatologist as early as possible, many patients with acne may avoid permanent acne scarring."

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