Best Doctors For Acne Pimples Treatment In Rajkot

Acne or pimples is a hormonal condition with a genetic predisposition. 

It can occur on face, chest, arms, shoulders & back.

Acne occurs when pores of skin become clogged by oil, dead skin & bacteria.

• Starts around 10-12 years age.

• 200-300 millon cases in India.

• Out of these, 90% patients gets scars.

• 50% have Pyschosical Impact of Acne.

• Only 5-10% people have skin with no scars.

Before jumping on to treatment, it is very essential to know what causes acne or pimples in order to treat it perfectly.

• Genetics

• Hormonal changes (e.g. PCOS)

• Diet (High carbs, daily products, choclates, etc)

• Stress

• Medications (e.g steroids)

• Cosmetics

• Humidity

• Pollutants

Acne or pimples if treated late or improperly can lead to ugly permanent dark spots or scarring.

• Post Acne Hyperpigmentation                       

•  Post Acne Scars

"It is not only for what we do, that we are responsible, but also for what we do not do."   

Acne or pimples in many cases can lead to following pyschosocial problems in day to day life. 

• Anxiety, Stress, Depression

• Hiding face

• Avoid going to school or office

• Fear of losing marriage proposals

• Low self confidence

• Constantly think what others think about you

• Problems in marrital relationship

• Spending most of time doing makeup to hide acne

• Being self concious

• Face situations where people stare at your acne

There are two types of acne or pimples treatment:

1. MEDICAL TREATMENT

• Topical Retinoids
• Topical Antibiotics
• Oral Antibiotics
• Hormonal therapy (if needed) to treat underlying conditions like PCOS and insulin resistance.

2. PROCEDURAL TREATMENT

• Comedo extraction
• Chemical / Organic Peels
• Light therapy
• Intralesional therapy

Your dermatologist will decide one or more treatment options depending on your skin type, grade & severity of your acne or pimples.

Just like to prevent crime, we need all the criminals to be caught. In the same way, we need 360⁰ holistic approach to treat or prevent acne or pimples.