Acne Treatment

Acne is a long-lasting inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands in the hair root.

Treatment Method

Your treatment will be planned according to the severity of the acne. Every patient is unique; therefore, each patient's treatment is different. Responses to the treatment are achieved in an average of 2-4 months. Currently there are 4 primary ways to treat acne.

  1. Treatments with creams: In cases of mild and moderate acne, products containing antibiotics (erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline), benzoyl peroxide, retinoid, tretinoin, isotretinoin, adapalene can be used.
  2. Oral antibiotic treatment: Tetracycline, erythromycin or azithromycin group antibiotics can be used for 2-6 months, if your dermatologist decides it is suitable.
  3. Isotretinoin treatment: It is a vitamin A derivative medicine that is generally effective in severe acne or in cases that do not respond to antibiotic treatment. Although it is a very effective treatment, it has various side effects. The most common of these is skin dryness, especially lip dryness, but most of these side effects disappear after treatment. Liver tests are performed, and blood lipids are routinely checked before and during the treatment. All side effects usually disappear when the use of the medicine is discontinued. Pregnancy test should be performed in young women of childbearing age before using the drug, during the treatment and for 1 month after the treatment. During treatment at least two birth control methods must be used for protection.
  4. Other methods: Successful results in acne treatment of some patients have been achieved due to use of oral contraceptive drugs, lasers, Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Picosecond Nd:YAG, Microneedle radiofrequency and phototherapy.

It must be kept in mind that the most important point of the treatment is to be in conformity with the physician and to comply with the recommendations given.

Acne is a long-lasting inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands in the root of the hair. 4 main factors cause acne formation.

  1. Increase in oil production; Active oil production is necessary for the formation of acne. As a result of excessive stimulation of male hormone (androgen) during puberty, the sebaceous glands enlarge and there is an increase in oil production. People with acne have an oilier skin type than normal people. Some hormones that cause excessive oil production can also cause problems such as hair growth and menstrual irregularity in girls or women.
  2. Increased stickiness in the hair follicle; In patients with acne, hair follicle cells increase, and this may lead to congestion. This is how acne types clinically referred to as blackheads (open comedones) and whiteheads (closed comedones) occur.
  3. Microbial factors on the skin; Accumulation of some microbes in the hair follicle causes acne formation. The most important of these microbes is known as Propionibacterium acnes. Others are staphyloccus epidermidis and Pityrosporum ovale.
  4. Inflammation; Some substances released from acne-causing bacteria trigger an inflammatory reaction. This event causes acne to appear as red, raised, cystic and painful.
  5. Acne; Pimples on the face, back and on the body caused by the activity of the sebaceous glands. It is seen in 2 separate periods, mainly adolescence acne and adult acne (after the age of 25). There are mild, moderate, and severe types.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no relationship between acne and liver disorder.

There is a genetic predisposition, and it is more common in individuals with a family history of severe acne.

No direct link has been established between acne and the foods we eat. However, recently it’s been demonstrated that foods which increase blood sugar rapidly cause insulin and some other hormones to rise rapidly, thus triggering acne. These foods are chocolate, potatoes, white bread, candy, fast food, deep-fried foods, instant fruit juices and crackers. Excessive intake of such foods is not recommended.

If acne started after the age of 25, accompanied with menstrual irregularity, weight gain, excessive hair growth around the chin, abdomen, and nipples. How to treat acne? Your treatment will be arranged according to the severity of acne. Every patient is unique, and each patient's treatment is distinct. Responses are received in an average of 2-4 months. Currently, there are 4 main ways to treat acne.