What is Acne?

Acne, a skin condition, arises when pores become clogged due to a combination of hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. These obstructions can manifest as various types of pimples, including blackheads, whiteheads, nodules, and more. Commonly referred to as pimples or blemishes, they often appear on the face, chest, shoulders, neck, back (often termed “bacne”), buttocks, forehead, and nose. It’s a prevalent issue, with estimates indicating that approximately 80% of individuals aged 11 to 30 will encounter a mild form of acne at some point in their lives. Many people will experience acne at some stage, and the most prevalent form is known as Acne Vulgaris.

Causes Of Acne

Acne primarily arises from hormonal imbalances, specifically an excess of androgen hormones, which are most active during adolescence and early adulthood. When combined with the presence of skin surface bacteria and the production of fatty acids by oil glands, acne can manifest.

Numerous factors can either trigger or exacerbate acne, including hormonal fluctuations during a woman’s menstrual cycle, picking at acne lesions, wearing specific types of clothing or headgear, exposure to stress, air pollution, and certain weather conditions (particularly high humidity), using oily or greasy personal care products, working in greasy environments, experiencing heightened stress (which elevates the cortisol hormone), consuming oily and fried foods, and taking specific medications. Additionally, genetics may also play a role in the development of acne.

Where does acne most commonly occur?

Acne typically appears in several common areas, including your face, forehead, chest, shoulders, and upper back. Back acne is often referred to as “bacne.” In addition to these areas, acne can also occur in various other places such as buttocks (referred to as butt acne or bum acne), other parts of the body, hands, scrotum, breasts, anus, small bumps on the nose, and in the vicinity of the vagina. Oil glands are distributed throughout your body, but these are the areas where they tend to be most concentrated. The most effective approach to treating acne depends on its severity.

What are the different types of acne?

Acne manifests in various forms, each with increasing severity:

• Blackheads (Open Comedones): These are open skin bumps that accumulate excess oil and dead skin. They appear as if dirt has lodged in the bump, but the dark spots result from irregular light reflection off the clogged follicle.
• Whiteheads (Closed Comedones): These are bumps that remain closed due to the presence of oil and dead skin.
• Papules: Small red or pink bumps that become inflamed.
• Pustules: These are pimples filled with pus, resembling whiteheads surrounded by red rings. Picking or scratching them can lead to scarring.
• Nodules (Nodular Acne): Solid and deep pimples located beneath the skin’s surface. They are often large and painful.
• Cysts (Cystic Acne): These are pimples filled with pus, which can result in scarring.
• Blind Acne: This type of acne forms beneath the skin and may later erupt to create visible blemishes.

All these forms of acne have the potential to impact your self-esteem and may result in scarring. It is advisable to seek early treatment from a board-certified dermatologist who can determine the most suitable treatment option(s) for your specific condition.

Types of Acne depending upon the cause

• Bacterial Acne: This is the most prevalent type of acne, characterized by a bacterial infection that leads to the development of papules, pustules, and cysts.
• Fungal Acne: This form of acne results from an infection by fungus or yeast within the acne lesions.
• Hormonal Acne: Hormonal imbalances, particularly an excess of male hormones or androgens, are the primary causes of hormonal acne. Examples include PCOD Acne and Adolescent acne.
• Comedogenic Acne: Acne that features comedones, namely blackheads, and whiteheads, is referred to as comedogenic acne.

Acne Pimple Treatment in Kolkata

La Derma specializes in offering advanced treatment options to treat all forms & severities of acne including long-term cure. Our expert dermatologists offer a combination of in-clinic and at home medico-aesthetic treatments to achieve visible removal of pimples from your body. They may recommend the following as one or a combination to help you get the best resolution as per your skin & acne type.

• Oral & Topical Medication- Dermatologists at La Derma prescribes oral or topical medications, such as oral Isotretinoin, oral antibiotics, topical retinoids, and hormonal therapy, to reduce recurrent pimples based on the severity of the condition.
• Chemical Peel: Highly skilled medical experts at La Derma advise utilizing customized chemical peels with varying concentrations, tailored to your specific skin type and the extent of your acne condition. They suggest applying plant-based extracts to gently exfoliate damaged skin layers, effectively eliminating dirt, dead cells, and excess sebum from your pores. This advanced aesthetic procedure is also proficient in effectively treating mild to moderate acne. Opting for chemical peel treatment for acne guarantees a significant enhancement in your skin’s texture and overall appearance. The most commonly used peels are Sali-peel , Aze peel etc.
• Comedone Extraction: Dermatologists employ a safe technique to eliminate blackheads and whiteheads without causing scarring. This method involves the use of specialized tools in a sterile environment to remove mild acne or comedones from the surface of the skin.
• Laser Toning: The medical experts at La Derma might recommend a series of laser toning sessions as a supplementary treatment to diminish post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation resulting from acne. This approach can result in a noticeable enhancement of your skin tone and the reduction of blemishes left behind by active acne.
• LED Treatment: LED treatment for acne, also known as Light Emitting Diode therapy, is a non-invasive skincare procedure used to target and reduce acne and pimples. This treatment involves the use of specific wavelengths of light to stimulate and rejuvenate the skin.
• Derma pen 4 Micro Needling: It is very effective in reducing between active acne and acne scars. Derma pen 4 is the most advanced Micro needling tool available in India.

Cost of acne pimple treatment in Kolkata at La Derma Clinic.

The cost of acne pimple treatment in Kolkata depends upon the severity and cause of acne, procedure, and medications prescribed. It starts at 3000 only at La Derma.