The problem of post-acne in the modern world is very acute, because not only the appearance of a person suffers, but also his social life. Many dermatologists and cosmetologists from all over the world have been dealing with this issue for a long time. Every year there are new treatments.
The journalists of estet-portal.com found out which methods of acne and post-acne therapy are currently considered the most effective by a candidate of medical sciences, a dermatovenereologist, cosmetologist, associate professor of the Department of Dermatovenereology of NMAPE named after P. L. Shupyk — Ekaterina Bardova.
Things to consider for successful post-acne therapy
EB: The fact is that now every day there are more and more new methods of treatment. And patients, when they come for an appointment, often have already tried at least a third of this arsenal.
The doctor must explain to the patient that the treatment post-acne – it's not a sprint, it's a marathon.
For successful treatment, it is imperative to take into account the type of scars, because some of them are very difficult to treat.
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In this case, the most severe surgical techniques such as sub-excision and excision should be used, which involve cutting the adhesions that form the retracted surface of the skin.
Laser skin resurfacing, peels, dermabrasion and aggressive mesotherapy can then be recommended – in each case, we will select an individual therapy.
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How to choose the right cosmetics for skin care with acne and post-acne
E.B.: First of all, you need to look at the fact that cosmetics contain a minimum amount of irritating ingredients: parabens, dyes, fragrances.
Because acne and post-acne patients have sensitive skin, especially if they are taking any systemic medications such as retinoids.
Cosmetics for acne and post-acne skin care should:
• repair the epidermal barrier;
• reduce transepidermal water loss;
• contain sun protection ingredients.
The individual tolerance of cosmetics is also important, because now there are a huge number of products with a similar composition on the market, however, not all of them are suitable for a particular person.
Psychologically, how to work with patients with acne and post-acne
Е.Б.: Of course, the ability to find the right words – this is one of the most important aspects of our work. It is imperative to explain to the patient that there will be no miracle, and that effective treatment will take a lot of time.
Patients should understand what real result they can get in the end.
Patients who come with acne and post-acne are socially maladjusted, especially if they are students, young people. This is exactly the problem that greatly interferes with their social life! Therefore, a doctor, in order to help a person overcome this problem, first of all, needs to be a psychologist.
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