Active acne treatment
Topical or systemic options determined through physician assessment.
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Acne & Acne Scars
Assessment of active acne and scarring.
Treatment approach for acne and acne scars is planned through physician assessment, guided by lesion type, skin structure, and patient expectations.
Acne and scar management
Acne is not solely an aesthetic concern; it is a medical skin condition that requires assessment in terms of inflammation, barrier dysfunction, and scar formation. The active phase and scarring phase require different treatment approaches.
Aktif dönem
İnflamasyon ve aktif lezyonların kontrol altına alınması önceliklidir. Tedavi planı hekim değerlendirmesiyle belirlenir.
İz dönemi
Aktif akne kontrol altına alındıktan sonra iz yönetimi planlanır. Uygunluk kişiye göre belirlenir.
- Comedonal and inflammatory acne types
- Post-inflammatory colour changes
- Superficial and deep acne scars
- Hormonal and adult acne assessment
Assessment process
Lesion classification
Active lesion type, distribution, and inflammation level are determined by the physician.
Scar analysis
The type and depth of existing scars are assessed; active acne presence is taken into account.
Phased planning
A gradual plan is created — active acne management first, then scar treatment.
Home care guidance
Appropriate product and routine recommendations are personalised by the physician.
Possible treatment options
This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice.
Scar management
Options such as microneedling, chemical peeling, or laser evaluated according to suitability.
Discolouration support
Supportive procedure options for post-acne dark marks.
Preventive care
Long-term planning to reduce recurring lesions.
What to expect at consultation
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Joint assessment of your acne type and scar profile
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Separate planning recommendations for active and scarring phases
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Clear guidance on home care routine
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Information about treatment duration and follow-up frequency
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Discussion of expectations within a realistic framework
Physician assessment
Skin analysis and physician examination are required before acne treatment and scar management. Procedure suitability is assessed individually.
Who may be suitable for assessment?
- Adolescents and adults with active acne lesions
- Those seeking assessment for acne scarring
- Patients who have not responded to previous treatments
- Adults with suspected hormonal acne
Important note
Scar treatment may be deferred while active inflammation persists. Suitability is determined individually.
Common presenting concern
Active acne lesions, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, superficial and deep acne scars.
Important information
- Some procedures may be deferred during active inflammation.
- Scar treatment is generally a gradual process.
- Over-the-counter products should not be used without physician guidance.
This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice.
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Suitability is determined following physician assessment.