Acne
This is a disease of the oil glands of the face, chest & back, that is mostly genetically predisposed. (fig. 1)
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Are there any trigger factors? | Yes. Age, (teens, and early- mid adulthood), stress, lack of sleep & poor diet. |
| Do cosmetic products affect acne? | Yes. Overusing moisturisers & sunscreens help block the oil glands & trigger acne break outs. |
| What is the best treatment? | The drug of choices is called 13-sic retinoic acid (roaccutane/ acnotin) in combination with antibiotics & gels & lotions usually for a 6-10 month course, to ensure a more long term result. |
| What about the acne scars? | We prefer to use the CO2 Fractional laser to reduce acne scars. |
