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SKIN & FACE

Acne Vulgaris & Scars

Acne vulgaris, widely known as “Acne”. It is a common chronic skin disease involving blockage and/ or inflammation of pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland).

The sebaceous gland secretes oils (sebum) to keep the skin moist. When a follicle get clogged from excess sebum, it can lead to pimples and cyst formation. Acne is very common. It spams from adolescence to middle age and affects people of all ages and genders. In severe cases, it can worsen in adulthood or be exacerbated through hormonal fluctuations.

The Acne Science

During puberty, the male sex hormones known as “androgens” increase in both boys and girls.

Rise in
androgen levels

Oil (sebaceous) glands start to grow

Enlarged glands produces more sebum

Excessive sebum breaks down cellular walls in the pores

Bacteria starts
to grow

Inflammation and pimples form

Rise in
androgen levels

Oil (sebaceous) glands start to grow

Enlarged glands produces more sebum

Excessive sebum breaks down cellular walls in the pores

Bacteria starts
to grow

Inflammation and pimples form

Rise in
androgen levels

Oil (sebaceous) glands start to grow

Enlarged glands produces more sebum

Excessive sebum breaks down cellular walls in the pores

Bacteria starts
to grow

Inflammation and pimples form

Normally the sebum produced travels through the hair follicles to the skin. However, skin cells can plug the follicles thus blocking the sebum.
When follicles become plugged, skin bacteria begin to grow inside the follicles causing the development of pimples.

Types of Acne

Whiteheads

Blackheads

Causes

Hormone changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle

Hormone changes during pregnancy

Starting or stopping birth control pills

Certain medication such as corticosteroids

Oil and grease from external factors

Stress

Hormone changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle

Hormone changes
during pregnancy

Starting or stopping
birth control pills

Certain medication such as corticosteroids

Oil and grease from
external factors

Stress
 

Acne Complications

Acne can result in possible scarring on the face. It takes on 2 main forms:

  1. Scar develops when there is a loss in tissue resulting in an indentation on the surface of the skin
  2. Scar develops that is raised on the surface of the skin due to an overgrowth of scar tissue

Scarring can potentially alter the physical appearance and affect mental wellbeing if left untreated. However with the technological advancement in the medical aesthetic field, these concerns can be treated with safe and non-invasive solutions like acne scar reduction.

Types of Acne Scars

Solutions

There are multiple reasons and factors that contribute to acne formation and it ranges from mild, moderate to severe cases.

Depending on the severity of the condition, we have a wide range of solutions to help you alleviate this skin condition.

Protection

  • Cleanse face daily (2 times a day) 
  1. Remove impurities, dead skin cells and excess sebum from the skin’s surface
  2. DRJY TIP – use a mild facial cleanser that is suitable for your skin type, you can try our in-house AC Cleanser, AC series 

  • Stay out of the sun!
  1. UV rays can increase inflammation and redness, possibly leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  2. DRJY TIP – always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis and re-apply if under prolonged sun exposure. Check out our in-house SPF 45
  • Cleanse face daily (2 times a day)  
  1. Remove impurities, dead skin cells and excess sebum from the skin’s surface
  2. DRJY TIP – use a mild facial cleanser that is suitable for your skin type, you can try our in-house AC Cleanser, AC series 

  • Stay out of the sun!
  1. UV rays can increase inflammation and redness, possibly leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  2. DRJY TIP – always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis and re-apply if under prolonged sun exposure. Check out our in-house SPF 45

Prevention

  • Avoid touching your face as it can introduce and spread bacteria

  • DO NOT squeeze or pop your pimples as it can lead to permanent scarring, more noticeable and painful acne and inflammation
  • Certain topical and/ or oral medications can help in reducing acne formation. Speak to our specialist to know more!
  • Avoid touching your face as it can introduce and spread bacteria  

  • DO NOT squeeze or pop your pimples as it can lead to permanent scarring, more noticeable and painful acne and inflammation
  • Certain topical and/ or oral medications can help in reducing acne formation. Speak to our specialist to know more!

Treatment

  1. To deep cleanse the skin and remove dead skin cells from pores
  1. To deep cleanse the skin and remove dead skin cells from pores

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