The skin is the largest organ of our body. It serves as a protective barrier between the delicate interiors of our body and the external environment. It helps regulate body temperature and acts as the first filter. Our skin undergoes a constant cycle of growth, with new cells replacing the dead skin cells. Healthier skin is better able to fight the signs of ageing, heals much faster and staves off potential disease better than unhealthy skin. It takes a lifetime of regular skincare to achieve beautifully healthy skin. Our expert team of doctors and aestheticians have helped a huge number of clients deal with their concerns and achieve skin that is naturally glowing and healthy inside-out with the help of acne treatments, lichen planus treatments, open pores treatments and more.
Skin Treatment
Concerns
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Active Acne
Acne is the commonest skin condition seen by the dermatologists across the world. It is caused by a blockage in the hair follicles due to a mixture of sebum (secretion of the oil glands) and keratin (dead cells).
Acne is commonly seen in teenagers due to increased hormonal activity- the androgenic hormone Testosterone being the big culprit. The lesions are commonly found on the face, chest, back and shoulders. Acne occurs in different forms depending upon the severity:
Whiteheads
Blackheads
Papules (Slightly Raised and Red)
Pustules (White Tipped Papules)
Nodules (Painful Lumps Under the Skin)
Cysts (Painful Pus-Filled Lumps)
Multiple Forms May Co-Exist
Despite treatments acne tends to be persistent. It is not possible to prevent acne but one should always see a doctor who helps you to understand and manage the condition with a combination of medications- oral, topical and treatments to prevent the worst outcome of acne –the acne scars.
TREATMENT
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Acne Scars
Acne scars are the most unpleasant reminders of acne, past and present. They are much more difficult to treat than acne and are caused by the nodular and cystic acne as they heal over a long period of time and with formation of scar tissue. Acne scars can be raised (hypertrophic) or depressed (atrophic) and the latter can be described as ice pick scars, box scars and rolling scars. Ice-pick scarring looks like very small holes in the skin, but they are difficult to treat because they are quite deep. Box scars are elongated or oval and look like tears in the skin but are shallower or saucer shaped. Rolling scars give an undulating wavy appearance. Whatever the form, acne scars are associated with a lot of emotional trauma and loss of confidence in young people and it should be the primary concern of a doctor treating acne to prevent scarring as far as possible and in the event of scars, to treat them aggressively. Acne spots are the flat, brownish marks left behind by moderate acne.
TREATMENT
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Pigmentation & Skin Brightening
Pigmentation is a heterogeneous group of skin conditions characterized by abnormal deposits of pigment in the body. The condition may be localized or generalized and purely cosmetic in concern or the indicator of a serious underlying condition. Most pigmentary disorders are excessive deposits of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment responsible for our skin colour. Hormones play an important role in both the generalized forms e.g. Addison’s disease and Hemochromatosis or localized form like Melasma. Facial pigmentation is a cause of serious emotional disturbance as it affects the appearance. The common causes of hyperpigmentation are:
Hormonal
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Drug Reactions- Hydroquinone, Tetracycline, Anti -Malarial
Local Causes- Dark Circles, Nevus of Ota, Acanthosis Nigricans
Lesional- DPNs, Moles, Actinic Lichen Planus
Maturational Dyschromia- Chronic Sun Exposure
When the normal melanin activity becomes deficient it leads to a condition called Hypo Melanosis e.g. Vitiligo.