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Dermatologu Centre Brussels Acne & Acne scars

Acne

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Acne affects not only adolescents, but adults as well. It is characterised by the presence of comedones

(blackheads), micro-cysts (whiteheads), pustules and nodules (subcutaneous inflammation), which results

from a blockage of the sebaceous glands.

 

Comedones and micro-cysts are formed in an acne-prone skin, when they become infected by bacteria, 

papules and pustules (pimples) develop. Acne treatment often requires a combination of treatments to

address the various basic lesions that are present on the skin.

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Acne is influenced by many factors like genetics, hormonal factors, diet and skin care.

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When the active acne lesions disappear, they can evolve into residual lesions (redness and

post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) that disappear spontaneously, but often take several months. 

Several treatments are available to accelerate the healing residual redness or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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Acne scars

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There are different types of acne scars depending on whether there is a loss of collagen (atrophic scars) or

an increase in collagen (hypertrophic scars or keloid). Atrophic acne scars are the most common and can be

divided into 3 groups: 'icepick', 'boxcar' and 'rolling' scars.

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There is not just one single effective therapy for the treatment of acne scars. The complete disappearance of

the scars is often difficult. However, with the right techniques and combinations, a very significant improvement

to the scars can be achieved. Depending on the type and depth of the scars, multiple treatment sessions

 can be required to achieve results.Combining different treatments is preferred because of the multiple types

of acne scars, that are affecting different skin layers.

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Our best treatment option for acne scars is microneedling radiofrequency for deeper scars and non-ablative

thulium laser for more superficial acne scars.

Acne & Acne scars DERMATOLOGY CENTRE Dr. Cathy Dierckxsens Brussels www.dermatocentre.be Acne is characterised by the presence of blackheads, micro-cysts, pustules, redness, pigmentations and sometimes scars. We combine different techniques to optimise results: medical treatments, appropriate skin care, exfoliation techniques (peelings), various lasers and microneedling radiofrequency.

Acne requires often a combination of medical treatment, diet and appropriate skin care products.

In order to obtain better and faster results or to maintain the results, various exfoliation techniques and lasers can be added.

Possible treatments 

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