Which Type of Chemical Peel Is Best for Acne?

Acne is the most prevalent skin disorder among adolescents and young adults. Acne is characterized by the appearance of pimples on the skin, most noticeably on the forehead, chin, cheeks, and back. Some of the pimples, referred to as inflammatory acne, become red and severe, leaving scars as they heal.

Chemical peels are a dermatological therapy that can help with the management of acne. It can help with reducing the appearance of both active breakouts and acne scars left behind post-treatment. In order to help patients with acne, Dr. Rajdeep Mysore offers the most effective acne treatment in Bangalore at Charma Clinic. He offers a variety of acne treatments including one of the most powerful solutions - Chemical Peels. 

Before going to the solutions, let’s first understand what causes acne.

Why Do I Have Acne?

Dr. Rajdeep Mysore, the best skin specialist in Bangalore, explains that the root cause of acne is present beneath the skin. He adds that our skin has glands called sebaceous that create sebum, an oily substance produced to keep the skin naturally moisturized. However, sometimes due to some factors, these glands start producing more oil. When the skin pores get blocked due to excess oil, dead cells or bacteria, it creates bumps known as acne. 

The factors that may stimulate excess oil production include: 

• Unhealthy food habits 

• Hormone imbalance

• Health conditions like PCOS, and pregnancy 

• Puberty

• Stress

• Lack of sleep 

• Alcohol and smoking 

• Medications like birth control pills and steroids

What is a Chemical Peel?

Chemical peels are aesthetic procedures that can be used on the face, hands, and neck. They are applied to enhance the skin's texture or appearance. During the process, a chemical solution is applied on the damaged skin, which peels off the damaged skin by exfoliation. Once the damaged skin falls off, the new skin that emerges is much more clear, softer and healthier. 

Different types of chemical peels

Results vary depending on the various chemical solutions. The purpose will determine which chemical is best. The extent of the peel will be decided in consultation with the dermatologist.

Light chemical peels: These peels are usually performed for very minimally damaged skin. During this procedure, the top layer of the skin is treated. It has a lunchtime procedure with no downtime. Along with acne, it can help with fine lines, acne scar, uneven skin tone, and dry, rough skin from sun exposure. 

Medium chemical peels: This peel helps make the skin more smooth and younger. During this process, the chemical solution works on removing the skin’s top layer and a portion of its middle layer. Medium peels are perfect for people with moderate acne. It can also help with age spots, acne scars, uneven or moderate skin discolouration, or age spots. This kind of peel recovery could take a week or longer, and downtime is necessary.

Deep chemical peels: The most striking results are produced with a deep chemical peel. This substance permeates the skin all the way down to the bottom middle layer. A deep peel requires more time to recover from. It is suitable for deep acne and acne scars. When used on the face, a deep chemical peel is a one-time procedure that necessitates a lengthy recovery period.

Best Chemical Solution for Acne

The most frequently advised therapy for aggressive acne is a salicylic acid peel. It exfoliates the skin by removing the top layer of dead skin cells, which prevents dead skin cells from clogging pores and hair follicles and lessens the likelihood of acne.

Salicylic peels have an anti-inflammatory effect that temporarily reduces oil production and releases debris from the pores to help treat acne. These peels also assist in reducing the appearance of big pores for a more even complexion as a side benefit.

What to Expect Post Procedure 

The amount of time needed to recover differs according to the type of chemical peel that was performed.

Light chemical peels: A typical recovery period lasts four to seven days. One can see a brief change in the color of the skin.

Medium chemical peels: After a medium chemical peel, the skin will heal in around five to seven days, though one might experience redness for more than a week. Before peeling off, the damaged skin is likely to swell and then fall off.

Deep chemical peels: Deep chemical peels take the longest to heal. They usually result in significant swelling, redness, and burning sensations, as they repair deeper layers and give very long-lasting results. The damaged skin starts shedding after two weeks as the new skin will start appearing. In most cases, redness will subside within three to four weeks.

To diagnose their acne type and know about the best-suited acne treatment in Bangalore, one can visit Charma Clinic. Here Dr. Rajdeep Mysore, helps one identify their skin concern, root causes and gives the most effective solution. 

To know more, pay a visit today!