One of the important procedures in the treatment of acne is peeling, due to which several upper layers of the epidermis and dermis are removed, and with them the manifestations of post-acne, the fat content of the skin is regulated, pigmentation disappears, and in some cases the inflammatory reaction is removed. However, peelings for acne in women have their own characteristics, which depend on the condition of the skin and its additional age-related features. In each case, an individual cleansing program should be selected so as not to aggravate the inflammatory process and not overdry the skin.
What are the features of the skin with late acne in women
Peeling is relevant for problematic skin at any age because acne causes thickening of the stratum corneum, which should be exfoliated periodically so that the course of the disease does not worsen. In addition, peeling helps to solve the problem of post-acne. However, peeling for problematic skin & nbsp; in adolescents and acne in women has its own characteristics, since the quality of the skin at different ages varies significantly.
So, for example, when peeling for acne in women, the following factors should be taken into account:
- dry skin, especially around the mouth and eyes;
- pigmentation disorders;
- presence of spider veins;
- increased sensitivity;
- dystrophic changes in all skin structures.
Often, patients with late acne complain that they did not have similar skin problems in adolescence. Considering that the period of perimenopause is characterized by a number of changes in the state of the body, which are poorly tolerated by many women, the appearance of acne on the background of these disorders greatly exacerbates the psychological suffering of the patient.
At the same time, when starting the treatment of acne in women, one should take into account all the involution-dystrophic disorders that occur in the skin, and all the age-related characteristics of the patient's health. If necessary, a course of treatment should be formed together with other specialists – endocrinologist, gynecologist. But age-related acne in women almost does not depend on nutritional habits.
How to choose the right peel for women with age-related acne
Preparing peelings for patients with age-related manifestation of acne, quite difficult and broad tasks. They must:
- have a more pronounced sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory effect compared to peels for teenage skin;
- reduce manifestations of hyperemia and reduce hyperkeratosis;
- improve microcirculation in the skin and reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands.
- In addition, it should be remembered that with different forms of acne, in the presence of inflammatory elements, closed and open comedones, enlarged pores, increased oiliness of the skin – in each case, different peeling preparations are needed.
Glycolic peel – can cause an exacerbation of acne in women with papulo-pustular form of the disease, it is useless for pigmentation, since it does not affect melanogenesis. But glycolic acid can be effective as part of a combination peel. It is possible to combine glycol peeling with mesotherapy.
Peeling with mandelic and pyruvic acid – it is used for inflammatory forms of acne, because it has an antibacterial and soothing effect, it works gently, does not cause exacerbation, and is effective for enlarged pores and comedones.
Salicylic peel – It has a strong keratolytic effect, increases the photosensitivity of the skin, but as part of a complex peeling it can potentiate the action of other acids.
Retinoic peeling – if used incorrectly, it can cause an exacerbation of acne in a patient, it is prescribed no earlier than six months after the end of the patient's course of treatment with retinoids. Peelings are carried out only during the period of inactive sun and with the parallel use of strong sunscreens.
Thus, the appointment of peeling for acne in women should be carried out taking into account age-related skin changes, the presence of inflammatory elements and the tasks to be solved in the treatment process.
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