Acne is disease of hair follicule and sebaceous gland and may occur in people between 10 and 40; however, it is more commom
in teenagers and in people in their early 20s.
Acne usually affects the face but may also affect the back, neck, and chest. The severity can range from mild to severe. About 9 in
10 teenagers develop some degree of acne. It is estimated that about 3 in 10 teenagers have acne bad enough to need treatment
to prevent scarring.
Untreated acne ...
Acne is disease of hair follicule and sebaceous gland and may occur in people between 10 and 40; however, it is more commom
in teenagers and in people in their early 20s.
Acne usually affects the face but may also affect the back, neck, and chest. The severity can range from mild to severe. About 9 in
10 teenagers develop some degree of acne. It is estimated that about 3 in 10 teenagers have acne bad enough to need treatment
to prevent scarring.
Untreated acne usually lasts about 4-5 years before settling. However, it can last for many years in some cases.The aim of
treatment is to clear acne as much as possible, and to prevent scarring. There are different types of treatment that work in different
ways. Our dermatologist will advise a treatment that will often depend on the severity and type of your acne. Treatment options for
acne are:
1. Topical treatment (keratolytics, antibiotics)
2. Systemic treatment (antibiotics, isotretinoin- Roaccutane®)
3. Laser acne removal
4. Chemical peels
5. Intralesional corticosteroid injections